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Papilio polytes
The Common Mormon 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.
Spotted on Feb 26, 2014
Submitted on Feb 26, 2014
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Thanks a lot kd :-)
The detail is incredible in these images. You're fortunate to see such beauty.