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Giant Blue Swallowtail

Papilio zalmoxis

About Giant Blue Swallowtail

One of the largest and most spectacular butterflies in Africa, with a wingspan exceeding 150 mm. The wings are brilliant pale blue with dark margins. It is a powerful flier that inhabits the canopy of primary rainforests.

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Did You Know?

This magnificent butterfly rarely descends below 20 meters, spending most of its life soaring through the forest canopy.

Distribution

Where Giant Blue Swallowtail can be found

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Peak activity Moderate Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Giant Blue Swallowtail (Papilio zalmoxis). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/giant-blue-swallowtail

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