Collection:
Puzzlopedia | Collection Butterflies
Puzzlopedia | Butterflies
Series:
Puzzlopedia | Series Asia
Puzzlopedia | Puzzle Abisara echerius
Puzzlopedia | Puzzle Appias lyncida
Puzzlopedia | Asia
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Lime butterfly

Lime butterfly

Papilio demoleus is a common and widespread swallowtail butterfly. The butterfly is also known as the lime butterfly. These common names refer to their host plants, which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Unlike most swallowtail butterflies, it does not have a prominent tail. The butterfly is a pest and invasive species, found from Asia to Australia.