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Red Not Black - _TNY_6453

Looking at this swallowtail butterfly, the name scarlet mormon or red mormon (Papilio rumanzovia) might seem a bit weird, but if you see the underside, you'll understand why. The only shot where the underside is showing that I can offer you is this one: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/47682551652/ with a deceased one being attacked by ants.

 

This is a male and the species display sexual dimorphism so they are easy to sex. Here is a shot of a female: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51966869231/

 

Which do you think is the prettier one?

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Uploaded on October 9, 2022
Taken on April 5, 2022