Papilio anactus
(Also known as the Dingy Swallowtail or Small Citrus Butterfly.)
I first noticed this butterfly hovering, then landing on my tallest lemon tree.
It spent some time feeding on Salvia microphylla (Huntington Red)
(Also known as the Dingy Swallowtail or Small Citrus Butterfly.)
I first noticed this butterfly hovering, then landing on my tallest lemon tree.
It spent some time feeding on Salvia microphylla (Huntington Red)
Last night, I saw a Lesser Wanderer (Danaus chrysippus) at about 6pm but wasn't able to get a photo. Hopefully, it will return sometime today.
3 comments:
hi Junior Lepid,
the Dainty Swallowtail is certainly a beauty. I have been fortunate to observe the pupating of this species in my garden:
http://hvbackyard.blogspot.com/2007/02/6-pupating-caterpillar.html
Cheers
Gaye
Hello Gaye,
They certainly are a nice butterfly. Apparently, they don't weather so well - thus the "Dingy" name.
I will certainly check out your pupating caterpillar!
At the moment, I am only seeing one specimen of the butterflies I'm currently recording. If there are others around, then hopefully, I will find eggs on one of my citrus.
I should edit before sending! :)
I meant "others" of the Dainty Swallowtail.
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