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Friday, August 18, 2023

Papilio machaon

801-9864 [Papilio machaon]
 
Papilio machaon - a common but beautiful butterfly - is resting
on a Phlomis fruticosa plant and collecting energy from the sun
so that she has enough “fuel” for the rest of the day.
 
Wingspan 70-80 cm
Flight period: February to November
 
 
 
804_0427 [Papilio machaon]
 
machaon’s caterpillar
 
Photographed on Mt. Hymittos in 2022


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