Common Name: Crimson Rose
Scientific Name: Pachliopta hector
Photo credit: D. Mahamuni
Photo shot at: Backside of Bhavani Hostel
Found
in Indian subcontinent and Andaman islands. This also flies throughout
the year. The normal wingspan is about 90-110mm. It prefers shady and
thick forest areas. Sometimes seen with roosting congregations.
Swallowtail with red spots in the hind wings and promoinent white bands
in fore wings are recognised for identification. The Larvae feed on
Aristolochia spp. (ஆடுதீண்டாபாலை).
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