Common Mormon
Papilio polytes
Description:
It is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia.
Habitat:
Volcanic Riparian
Notes:
3th and 4th pic date: Oct 9, 2012
Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Spotted on Oct 16, 2012
Submitted on Oct 29, 2012
2 Comments
Every morning i went to check the pupa after I found it. That is about 50 m from my home.
Beautiful butterfly and you're so lucky to witness it emerging from the pupa!