Magnificent Swallowtail Butterfly Papilio garamus

Magnificent Swallowtail butterfly
Magnificent Swallowtail topside
The Magnificent Swallowtail Butterfly is native to Mexico and Central America. One of the swallowtail family, it has a wingspan of up to 150mm.
Magnificent Swallowtail butterfly
Magnificent Swallowtail underside
The side view is more colourful. Male and female have a similar appearance. The caterpillar food plants include avocado and magnolia.