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Swallowtail

We are delighted that Inka Friese has taken over the sponsorship of the butterfly Papilio epiphorbas.

  • Name
    Swallowtail
  • Scientific Name
    Papilio epiphorbas
  • Sponsor
    Inka Friese

Swallowtail

We are delighted that Inka Friese has taken over the sponsorship of the butterfly Papilio epiphorbas.

Papilio epiphorbas is a butterfly from the swallowtail family (Papilionidae).


The wingspan is approx. 8 cm - 10 cm. These beautiful animals have a black ground colour with blue-green markings. The hind wings have a short tail appendage. Their habitat is in forested areas in Madagascar and the Comoros.

The species is endangered due to the destruction of the rainforests.

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