Common Mormon
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
Status
Very common. Not threatened
Description
Jet black butterfly with row of white spots along the middle part of hindwing. 90-100 mm.
Mimicry
In India, this butterfly is considered as the classic example of Batesian Mimicry in which edible species resemble unpalatable butterflies in order to escape being eaten by predators.
A pair of Common Mormons
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