Swallowtail Butterfly closeup Crete Greece south coast Rodakino

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The Scarce Swallowtail feeds on Prunus species like Blackthorn, Almond and Cherry and has distinctive vertical black stripes

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Size: 5200px × 3454px
Location: Rodakino, Rethymno area, South Crete, Greece
Photo credit: © James Gardiner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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