Papilio polymnestor
Taxonavigation
[edit]Taxonavigation: Papilionoidea |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Papilionidae
Subfamilia: Papilioninae
Tribus: Papilionini
Genus: Papilio
Subgenus: Papilio (Menelaides)
Species: Papilio (Menelaides) polymnestor
Name
[edit]Papilio (Menelaides) polymnestor Cramer, 1775
Distribution etc.
[edit]A large butterfly found in India and other countries. This is predominant in heavy rainfall areas with evergreen forests. 120-150 mm. Large black butterfly with pale blue markings.
Vernacular names
[edit]English: Blue Mormon
Kiswahili: kipepeo
தமிழ்: நீல அழகி