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​MAGIC OF LIFE

BUTTERFLY HOUSE | ABERYSTWYTH

Nireus Swallowtail

Location: Tropical Butterflies / Asian Swallowtails / Nireus Swallowtail
Name: Nireus Swallowtail
Latin: Papilio Nireus
Family: Papilionidae
Origin: The Philippines
Food plant: Citrus Family
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A flash of blue

This species is a swift flyer in its native Africa and is difficult to photograph in the wild. It has a ligh blue colour that borders on turquoise that is rare in other butterflies.
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The Magic of Life Trust is a Registered Charity No 1159917
The Magic of Life Butterfly House
CwmRheidol
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
Wales
SY23 3NB
(What3words:  ///major.score.tortoises)
Tel 01970 880928
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  • Home
  • VISITOR INFO
    • Location and prices
    • Schools and groups
    • Rheidol Valley
    • Local attractions
  • Magic of Life - The Trust
    • What we do
    • Animal and Plant Collections
    • The Butterfiles
    • Insects and Others
    • The Garden
    • The Butterfly Symbol
    • History
    • Staff
    • Links
  • Conservation
    • Resources
    • The Birdwing - Troidini Project
    • Changing attitudes
    • Breeding giant beetles
    • Coral Collections
    • Breeding butterflies
  • Contact us