Common Mormon (Papilio polytes) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Different stages in life cycle. First three photos are egg laying sequence. Dia of the egg is 1mm and the larva is 4mm.

Habitat:

Spotted on a lime plant, which is it's host plant.

Reference Links:

Papilio polytes

Species ID Suggestions

Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

Jatishwor Singh Irungbam

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Thank you Jatishwor Singh... It was a mistake on my part.. Corrected the details...

Jatishwor Singh Irungbam

This is not Papilio demoleus.

Thank you Armadeus for your good words..

Incredible series Sunny! Wow. I love how you have shown the different stages of life for this beautiful butterfly. Thank you for sharing :)

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