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The Common Mormon
(Papilio polytes) stichius form
19.5584, 72.7216
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Description:
The Common Mormon ,stichius form, mating.The Common Mormon (Papilio polytes) is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia.
This butterfly is known for the mimicry displayed by the numerous forms of its females which mimic inedible red-bodied swallowtails, such as the common rose and the crimson rose.
Habitat:
The Common Mormon ,stichius form, mating on mid size bushes, near sea coast
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PublishedApril 2, 2016
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