Common Mormon ♀ form stichius
Menelaides polytes ledebouria
14.33, 121.09
Field Notes
Description:
The female form stichius of the Common Mormon, Menelaides polytes ledebouria Eschscholtz 1821 (Papilionidae; Papilioninae; Papilionini). It is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. The numerous forms of its females are known to mimic inedible red-bodied swallowtails, such as the common rose and the crimson rose.
Habitat:
Backyard at Biñan, Laguna.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 9, 2017
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment