The wing of a common mormon butterfly (Papilio polytes). This is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is

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The wing of a common mormon butterfly (Papilio polytes). This is a species of swallowtail butterfly widely distributed across Asia. This butterfly is known for the mimicry displayed by its females. They mimic rose and red-bodied swallowtails, that are inedible and unattractive for predators.

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