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Common Lime Butterfly

Papilio demoleus

Description:

Very common.Found in the lowlands and foothills,rare at higher altitudes,in open areas where citrus trees grow.Takes part in migrations.Flight fast and straight.Sexes are similar.

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3 Comments

Bhagya Herath
Bhagya Herath 9 years ago

Beautiful capture Cha.....

Chamalka Dulmini
Chamalka Dulmini 9 years ago

Thank you Marta!!

The MnMs
The MnMs 9 years ago

Beautiful, both inner and outer sides!

Chamalka Dulmini
Spotted by
Chamalka Dulmini

Polgolla, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Spotted on May 3, 2014
Submitted on May 3, 2014

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