citrus butterfly

noun

Australia
: either of two swallowtail butterflies (Papilio aegeus and P. anactus) the larvae of which feed on the foliage of citrus trees

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“Citrus butterfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrus%20butterfly. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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