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Indian Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

Photo by PrakashPB
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Description:

The Common Mormon (Papilio polytes) is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is known for the mimicry displayed by the numerous forms of its females which mimic inedible Red-bodied Swallowtails, such as the Common Rose and the Crimson Rose.

Reference Links:

Papilio polytes, http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/#!/sp/603/Papilio-polytes

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