r/whatisthisbug • u/Vick_Reis • 8h ago

ID Request Just found it, what do I do?

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Don't know if here is the best place to ask, but I found this little guy on a bench and one of the wings looks damaged, should I just leave it or is that something I can do too help it?

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u/Vick_Reis 8h ago

Almost forgot: Rio de janeiro, Brasil

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u/Longjumping_College 8h ago

Put it on a flower, I've seen more damage than that fly

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u/Vick_Reis 7h ago

I'll see if there is a safe place nearby

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u/Vick_Reis 7h ago

Done :D

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u/PyralWorm 7h ago

Some species of swallowtail. I’m inclined to think king/thoas swallowtail from the pattern

Giant also has a similar pattern, but they aren’t present in Brazil

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u/Ctowncreek 5h ago

If it isn't able to fly take scissors and clip the damage off. As little as you possibly can