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(Southern) Scarce swallowtail - Iphiclides
podalirius f. feisthamelii
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Family: Papilionidae. Flight Time: March - October. Size: 64-90mm Altitude: 0-1500m
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| Notes: This form of the Scarce swallowtail is considered by some to be a distinct species. It differs from the Swallowtail Papilio machaon in having distinctive vertical black stripes. Pictured above in southern Spain. |
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| Similar Species | Foodplants | Habitat | Distribution |
Prunus species, e.g. Blackthorn, Almond, Cherry. |
Diverse. |
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