Common Mormon Swallowtail

Description:

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.

Habitat:

Found On Curry Treein my Backyard

Notes:

Freshly emerged from pupa. image taken with mobile and macro lens