Second largest Butterfly of India - Blue Mormon

Second largest butterfly of India and by declaring it as state butterfly, Maharashtra becomes first Indian state to have a state butterfly. Maharashtra state took this decision to make people interested in these lepidopterans and their conservation.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Thanks for the very educational post, and great species :) Posted 6 years ago
1. abhitap
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :-) Posted 6 years ago

RMFelix

Lion

Perfect! Posted 6 years ago
1. abhitap
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks :-) Posted 6 years ago

ShanelleAW

Lion

Such a great capture. It's the second largest butterfly in Sri Lanka as well. Posted 6 years ago
1. abhitap
  
  Lion
  
  oh I din't know.. Thanks :-) Posted 6 years ago

The Blue Mormon

The blue Mormon is a large swallowtail butterfly found in South India and Sri Lanka. It has a status of ‘State butterfly’ in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by abhitap