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Common Rose
Atrophaneura aristolochiae
6.82902, 80.9876
Field Notes
Description:
The Common Rose is a swallowtail butterfly belonging to the genus Atrophaneura or Red-bodied Swallowtails.a Fairly common butterfly. The upperside is velvety black with white streaks and red patches on the hind wing.Antennae, thorax and abdomen above up to the preanal segment black; the head, sides of prothorax above, and of the whole of the thorax and abdomen beneath vermilion-red; anal segment vermilion-red.
Habitat:
A generalist which has adapted to a wide range of habitats - although less common in higher elevations. is a common visitor to gardens and can even be found in crowded urban areas.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 16, 2013
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