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disposed in a semilunar manner, and thus forming a 

 longitudinal waved line on each side within the two 

 rows of red spots. The anterior part of the head is 

 furnished with tentacula, furcated when completely 

 spread out, and which the animal can advance or 

 retract at pleasure. The pupa is slightly folliculate, 

 somewhat ovate, and of a bluish colour. 



This large and beautiful butterfly is an inhabitant 

 of various parts of Europe, and is found also in the 

 more temperate parts of Siberia. It is inserted among 

 the British Papiliones, on the authority of Mr 

 Haworth. 



