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Papilio polymnestor
Blue Mormon, is a large swallowtail butterfly found in South India and Sri Lanka. It is the "state butterfly" of the Indian state of Maharashtra
The butterfly is most common in heavy rainfall areas, such as evergreen forests. It is also common in deciduous forests and wooded urban areas, primarily due to the cultivation of its host plants, i.e. the Citrus species.
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