Atrophaneura aristolochiae
The Common Mormon (Papilio polytes) is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is known for the mimicry displayed by the numerous forms of its females which mimic inedible Red-bodied Swallowtails, such as the Common Rose and the Crimson Rose. This seems to be a female of the Stichius form.
Woodland.
Lat: 2.22, Long: 102.57
Spotted on Feb 12, 2011
Submitted on May 26, 2011
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That's a pretty shot!