Papilionidae – The swallowtails
This family of butterflies has only one representative in the UK. This large, eye-catching species possesses long wing tails, which gives the group its name. See the left hand menu to learn more about this species and the historic fenland habitats of Cambridgeshire.
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Pictured: swallowtail / Papilio machaon