Emerald Swallowtail Butterfly - Striking Green & Black Wing Patterns #1236148 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures a male emerald swallowtail (Papilio buddha), native to South and Southeast Asia, with brilliant neon-green bands contrasting sharply against deep black velvety wings. The hindwings feature distinctive turquoise-tipped tails and intricate scalloped margins, characteristic of the species. Its wingspan ranges from 10-12 cm, and the iridescence results from microscopic scale structures rather than pigments.

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