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Blue Mormon

Papilio polymnestor

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Description:

One of the largest swallowtail butterflies , Upper wings are black and the hind wings are light blue with black spots . Fast flying beauty. Normally comes out when the sun shine is plentiful .This is the first time i had a chance to capture a Common Mormon.

Habitat:

Found in Sri Lanka and India only.

Notes:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4843871553784&set=vb.1806722711&ty…

This is the video i captured ,sorry for the bad video skills .

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PublishedSeptember 26, 2013

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