Graphium policenes
Despite a wingspan of up to 7cm, the Small Striped Swallowtail is one of the smaller butterflies in the family. In South Africa it is found in coastal bush and forests in Kwazulu-Natal and the extreme north-east of the Eastern Cape. They usually fly high and very fast, but do congregate at mud puddles from time to time. Adults are on the wing through the warmer months from September to April.
Small-striped Swallowtail
Small-striped Swallowtail
Small-striped Swallowtail
Small-striped Swallowtail (photo by Joubert)
Small-striped Swallowtail (photo by Joubert)
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Hulle vlerke lyk nogal aërodinamies, ne? Seker die dat hulle so vinnig kan vlieg! En welgedaan dat jy hulle so mooi kon afneem.
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Hulle laat my nogal dink aan die skoenlapper weergawe van vegvliegtuie!
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I have to echo Michael for this is indeed a beautiful butterfly.
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So perfectly suited to its rich habitat, Anne
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Beautiful
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They’re even more eye-catching when you see them flying through the forest, Michael
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They are. I was lucky to see them during my travels, but never go lucky to photograph them.
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