Both Common and Rare - _TNY_6181
Being named the common mormon (Papilio polytes) does indicate it being a not rare sight which is true in the wild - in Asia. At the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden, I don't see this species very often which is a shame as I think it is a quite attractive species with those gold sprinkles on a black base.
This is a male - for a shot of a female, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52986224896/
Both Common and Rare - _TNY_6181
Being named the common mormon (Papilio polytes) does indicate it being a not rare sight which is true in the wild - in Asia. At the Haga Ocean butterfly house in Solna, Sweden, I don't see this species very often which is a shame as I think it is a quite attractive species with those gold sprinkles on a black base.
This is a male - for a shot of a female, have a look here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/52986224896/