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Swallowtail
Scientific name: Papilio machaon
The exotic and beautiful Swallowtail is the UK's largest butterfly. A strong flier, residents can be spotted over wetlands in Norfolk during summer. Migrants occasionally appear in southern England.
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Wingspan: 7.6-9.3cmConservation status
Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.