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A Large and Adaptable Swallowtail Butterfly

Common Mormon( female)

Scientific name: Papilio polytes

Notable for its swift and erratic flight, it flits rapidly between flowers, often making it a challenge to photograph. One of the most fascinating aspects of this species is the diversity of female forms—known as polymorphism—found across its range

 

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Uploaded on July 17, 2025
Taken on July 16, 2025