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Butterflies

Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena)

A medium sized, white/black butterfly in the family Papilionidae (Swallowtail and Birdwing butterflies)
Flying in March | April

The Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) is a striking butterfly of the swallowtail, Papilionidae family. It is found in select locations in Corfu and is unmistakeable from other species.

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