Crassus Swallowtail Battus crassus (Cramer, 1777)

Family: Papilionidae

Subfamily: Papilioninae

Tribe: Troidini

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Range: Battus crassus lepidus is found from Costa Rica to Eastern Venezuela and Western Ecuador (source: Butterflies of America).

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Taxonomy Notes: Battus crassus lepidus (C. Felder & R. Felder, 1861) is found in our region.

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Observation date: Jun 27, 2025

Submitted by: Charlie Doggett

Region: Costa Rica

Verified by: Charlie Doggett

Verified date: Nov 12, 2025

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Observation date: May 10, 2025

Submitted by: Paul Prappas

Region: Panamá Province, Panama

Verified by: Paul Prappas

Verified date: Nov 02, 2025

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