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Papilio memnon
Black body. Black, red and white tails. Black and white wings.
Philippines
Not really sure on the terms for butterflies external morphology. Corrections most welcome. Waited patiently for this one to settle on a leaf and actually stop flapping its wings. Almost gave up and sat down with a cold beer, then suddenly there it was again, settled on a leaf, inviting the shot! many thanks to the butterfly for the photo opp. Lastly, is it even a butterfly??
It is indeed Ashish! Thanks again to you all for the help with the ID. I'll wait a day before editing the name :)
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The P. rumanzovia group is best known in the Philippines. This image closely confirms the suggestion of ashish
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-3962998/...
Interesting Ashish, certainly looks the same. Maybe I have to edit the name again!
Nice spotting. Its ID is confirmed, I think. This species has several female forms, some without the spectacular teardrop tails. This one however will have had tails that have broken off by flight wear.
Spotted on Oct 3, 2012
Submitted on Oct 3, 2012
