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Papilio deiphobus rumanzovia
Endemic to the Philippines, the Scarlet Mormon is a sight to behold. It is a fairly large black butterfly with bright red markings on its underwing. It also goes by the names Crimson Mormon, Scarlet Swallowtail, Menelaides rumanzovius, and M. Rumanzovia.
Urban garden.
A high flyer and frisky butterfly :) The 4th photo shows the upper wings.
Spotted on Nov 11, 2012
Submitted on Nov 11, 2012
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