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Papilio polytes
This female emerged today (july 06 2012) and here she is spreading her wings and drying them off in preparation for her first flight. The Common Mormon is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Sri lanka.
Spotted on Jul 6, 2012
Submitted on Jul 6, 2012
4 Comments
thanks =)
Spectacular detailed view.
Great Job Sachindra.
Thank you =) this is the first of many.... =D
most likely i'l have another Similar guy emerging tomorrow..
Lovely click!