Male Mocker Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio dardanus, Papilionidae, Africa.

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Male Mocker Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio dardanus, Papilionidae, Africa. The female Mocker Swallowtail often mimics unpalatable butterflies to avoid predation (polymorphic, female-limited Batesian mimicry). The male does not show this polymorphism.

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Size: 5002px × 3497px
Location: Africa
Photo credit: © Naturepix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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