Graphium (Arisbe) leonidas leonidas (Fabricius) - Veined swordtail

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Graphium leonidas
Graphium leonidas

Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Catapu, Mozambique (photo left: together with Papilio nireus lyaeus)

Species details:

Note: Flies from October to March
Distribution: Common in woodland areas in Swaziland, eastern South Africa. Mozambique and Zimbabwe
Larval food (by plant family):
Larval food (by plant genus):
Larval food (by plant species):
AnnonaceaeFriesodielsia obovata

Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings, 2002-13

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. & Ballings, P. (2013). Flora of Zimbabwe: Butterfly species: Graphium leonidas leonidas.
http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/insect-display.php?insect_species_id=401160, retrieved 24 May 2013

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