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🦋 Observation Report
A deformed Papilio xuthus (swallowtail) has survived 16 days in captivity after eclosion on Sept. 23.
Despite being unable to fly, it continues feeding on honey-water and shows normal rest posture.
Such longevity is extremely rare—less than 0.5% of malformed individuals live beyond 10 days.
This case may indicate a metabolic adaptation under low-stress, stable conditions.
#Butterfly #PapilioXuthus #Entomology #Observation #LongTermSurvival
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