Chrysalis (pupa) of an orchard swallowtail butterfly (Papilio aegeus) on a lemon tree. Australia

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Chrysalis (pupa) of an orchard swallowtail butterfly (Papilio aegeus) on a lemon tree. The adult butterfly will emerge after about 14 days. Photographed on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia.

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Size: 5031px × 3345px
Location: Jamberoo New South Wales Australia
Photo credit: © Nic van Oudtshoorn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: aegeus, australia, australian, butterflies, butterfly, caterpillars, chrysalis, citrus, insect, insects, invertebrate, invertebrates, lemon, orchard, papilio, pupa, pupae, pupate, pupating, spineless, swallowtail, tree