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Paris Peacock

Papilio paris cf. tamilana

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A large Swallowtail, butterfly with a brilliant blue patch against irridescent green on the upper wings. These males were seen mud-puddling.

Habitat:

River bank in Wet tropical evergreen forest

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Papilio paris

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PublishedFebruary 10, 2016

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