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Great Mormon

Papilio memnon

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Field Notes

Description:

Great Mormon (Papilio memnon) is a large butterfly that belongs to the Swallowtail family and is common to South-Asia. It is widely distributed and has thirteen subspecies. The female is polymorphic and with mimetic forms.

Habitat:

Butterfly garden

Reference Links:

Great Mormon, Papilio memnon — Great Mormon

Species ID Suggestions

Great Mormon

Papilio memnon

Reference Link
Eric Noora
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Comments (3)
sttweets
@Eric And another spot-on ID, thanks!
Eric Noora
Possibly subspecies P.m. lowii - http://lepidoptera.pro/species/papilio-memnon/

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PublishedAugust 25, 2011

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