Papilio ophidicephalus

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Papilio ophidicephalus

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Emperor Swallowtail.
Three subspecies with data.
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Re: Papilio ophidicephalus

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Is Bonkewitzz still around? I had some great ophidicephalus and euphranor from him over the hears.
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Kirkwilliams wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 4:20 am Is Bonkewitzz still around? I had some great ophidicephalus and euphranor from him over the hears.
I have not heard from him for some time. He was originally from Argentina so may be back there now.
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Re: Papilio ophidicephalus

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Dave, how could 2 different ssp have the same locality ?
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I think the original locality data is "Worlds View, Pietermaritzburg" for the top specimen and "Ngome Forest" for the second. The bottom line of data says "P date & place", which is where the pupa (= P) came from. Both emerged in Pietermaritzburg. The labels need correcting.

Worlds View and Ngome Forest are a long way from each other.

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Re: Papilio ophidicephalus

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Thanks for clearing that up Adam.
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Re: Papilio ophidicephalus

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P. ophidicephalus is the southern/eastern representative of the group.

Here's P. lormieri lormieri, which is found throughout central Africa.

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