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Female Great Mormon

Papilio Memnon

Photo by AngeSylvestri
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Description:

The butterfly is large with 120 to 150 mm span. It has four male and many female forms, the females being highly polymorphic and many of them being mimics of unpalatable butterflies. This species has been studied extensively for understanding the genetic basis for polymorphy and Batesian mimicry. As many as twenty-six female forms are reported.

Habitat:

I spotted this in the Philippine Islands

Notes:

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Female Great Mormon

Papilio Memnon

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2013

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