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Papilio demoleus
The Lime butterfly is one of the most common and widely distributed swallowtails around the world. It is a frequent mud-puddler and often a number of them can be seen puddling in wet soil and rapidly beating their wings. The butterfly's host plants are mostly citrus species like lime and orange.
Spotted on Nov 9, 2011
Submitted on Nov 24, 2011
8 Comments
thanks bayucca
these are very common in our parts , and these would actually sit long enough for us to photograph!!
Wonderful capture!! We usually see these only in butterfly houses. What a privilege for to see them in the wild!
thanks Roy
i think you should !!
Thanks Doina!
very nice colors and details....my compliments, Atul!
Lovely shot.
Thanks Karen
Lovely shot Atul!