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the common Mormon on a leaf Mormon have a great diversity in females, this is one of them Butterfly,Common Mormon,Geotagged,Malaysia,Papilio polytes,Papilionidae,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

the common Mormon on a leaf

Mormon have a great diversity in females, this is one of them

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The Common Mormon

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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Annette Flottwell
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By Annette Flottwell

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Uploaded Jan 2, 2016. Captured Feb 3, 2013 12:13 in Jalan Padang Behor, 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia.
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  • NIKON D3X
  • f/5.6
  • 1/100s
  • ISO1600
  • 200mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.