Common Mormon Butterfly
Papilio polytes romulus
Papilio polytes romulus
Photograph taken on 20 June 2023
This is a common species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia.
The females of the polytes form mimick the Common Tose, but lacks the red body.
There is a central white patch and a series of red spots along the margin on the underside of the hindwings.
Video taken on 20 June 2023