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Scarlet Mormon Butterfly

Papilio deiphobus rumanzovia

Photo by YourVeryFlesh
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Field Notes

Description:

The Scarlet Mormon butterfly is black with red markings and has a wingspan of 120 to 140 mm.

Habitat:

Native to the Philippines, the larva feed on Aristolochia species (collectively known as birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes).

Notes:

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Papilio deiphobus rumanzovia

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Comments (3)
KarenL
Welcome! Great first spot - was it in a butterfly exhibit?
Atul
beautiful welcome to project noah

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PublishedOctober 19, 2011

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