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Crimson Rose Butterfly

Pachliopta hector

Photo by SukanyaDatta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Mostly black with patterns in white and orange. Has a tail.

Habitat:

We were exploring some old ruins when I spotted this one.

Reference Links:

Pachliopta hector - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Red-bodied swallowtail

Pachliopta hector

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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2017

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