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Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

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Description:

Seen many of these around. Been trying to capture these since a long time. They are attracted due to the lantana in our garden.

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Common Mormon

Papilio polytes

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Little Rex
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Comments (6)
Wild Things
Viv, I am removing all border plants from my garden and growing Lantana instead. Makes a big difference in spotting butterflies. Thanks.
VivBraznell
Lantana will have to go on my plant shopping list. I know the butterflies love it. Great to see the Common Mormon stationary for once : ) Well done Satyen!
Wild Things
Thanks for the Id Little Rex. Thanks Anjali.

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PublishedNovember 26, 2011

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