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blue mormon

Papilio polymnestor

Photo by rivu.ghorai
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Field Notes

Description:

Adults are large, black and tailless. Upper front wing has pale blue markings narrowing towards the apex. Hind wing is pale blue with 2 rows of large black spots.

Habitat:

forest and semi forest areas...

Notes:

it has a very beautiful bright red spot at the base of the wings on the under side..

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
rivu.ghorai
that is a great mormon not a blue mormon.. two are different species..
SusanEllison
I shot a blue mormon: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6567067

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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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