The second butterfly in the series is Papilio polytes a.k.a Common Mormon. The females of this species occur in three forms. The form featured here is the 'romulus,' in which the butterfly imitates the 'Crimson Rose'
One of the favourite flowers of these butterflies is the Lanterna flowers featured above.
Amazingly they seem to prefer the wild variety, giving the purple, yellow and white lanterna in our garden a complete miss.
The fast flying male, Common Mormon is featured above.
great captures of this lovely beauty !
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