Papilio oxynius
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P. oxynius
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Papilio oxynius is a species of swallowtail butterfly from the genus Papilio that is found in Cuba.[1]
Description
Similar to pelaus but the band of the forewing only indicated; the marginal spots of both wings large.
Biology
Larva on Xanthoxylum. Adults gregarious by day, resting on the trunk and branches.
Ecozone
This species is located in the neotropical ecozone.
References
- Lewis, H. L., 1974 Butterflies of the World ISBN 0-245-52097-X Page 25, figure 7
External links
- Collins, N.M., Morris, M.G., IUCN, 1985 Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World: the IUCN Red Data Book 1985 IUCN pdf
- Butterfly corner Images from Naturhistorisches Museum Wien
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