Papilio polytes 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.
Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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Uploaded Jun 20, 2014. Captured Aug 1, 2013 11:37.
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A few species in the genus Papilio have similar caterpillars so I am not sure which one this is.
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