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Papilio anchisiades
ruby-spotted swallowtail, red-spotted swallowtail
Papilio anchisiades is a medium to large swallowtail butterfly with a wingspan of 70–100 mm, distributed from southern Texas through Central America to Argentina. The species exhibits considerable geographic variation across its range, with multiple recognized subspecies. Larvae feed on Rutaceae, particularly Citrus species, and adults are commonly observed drinking at moist ground near rivers rather than in forested habitats.