A lime swallowtail butterfly laying eggs on a lemon plant leaf in my balcony.
Papilio demoleus is a common and widespread swallowtail butterfly. The butterfly is also known as the lime butterfly, lemon butterfly, lime swallowtail, and chequered swallowtail. These common names refer to their host plants, which are usually citrus species such as the cultivated lime. Wikipedia
...thanks, I haven't seen a butterfly in weeks!
ReplyDeleteA lovely looking butterfly.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Beautiful butterfly
ReplyDeleteNicely captured.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteA joy to the eye. YAM xx
So how long before the caterpillars are going to eat your plants.
ReplyDeleteVisiting your blog is always like going into summer. A lemon plant, ohh, and such a beauty using it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty butterfly.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty!
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