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Red Helen Papilio helenus (Red Helen) exhibits several color morphs as does Papilio deiphobus, Papilio lowii, and Papilio memnon and they all look similar.  The manager at the butterfly center where this was taken said the this would most likely be the correct species identification. Geotagged,Papilio helenus,Red Helen,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Red Helen

Papilio helenus (Red Helen) exhibits several color morphs as does Papilio deiphobus, Papilio lowii, and Papilio memnon and they all look similar. The manager at the butterfly center where this was taken said the this would most likely be the correct species identification.

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The Red Helen is a large swallowtail butterfly found in forests of southern India and parts of Southeast Asia.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Lilygirl
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Uploaded Nov 2, 2014. Captured May 2, 2010 12:15 in Unnamed Road, Pine Mountain, GA 31822, USA.
  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.6
  • 10/600s
  • 200mm