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Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

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Field Notes

Notes:

(This reminds me of an unattractive house-wife working hard for her children.) :))
The host plant is Curry tree (Murraya koenigii)

Species ID Suggestions

Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
Joseph CHIEF REDEARTH
Thank you Nuwan for the Id, and I am wondering how did she loose a part of her wings.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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PublishedOctober 16, 2013

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