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Papilio polytes
Male: A black butterfly with a series of white outer marginal spots on the forewing and a series of much larger spots across the hindwing. Both series align into one series when the butterfly is at rest. Female: Occurs in three forms. Form Cyrus: resembles the male with additional red markings on the hindwing. Form Stichius: mimics the Common Rose but its abdomen is completely black. Form Romulus: mimics the Crimson Rose but its abdomen is completely black and the patches on the hindwing are not bright crimson.
Male and female mating dance.
Spotted on Oct 15, 2021
Submitted on Oct 15, 2021
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Wow beautiful!