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Papilio polytes romulus (Cramer, 1775)
| Family Name: | Papilionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Common Mormon |
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Description
| Description | Male has black on the upperside with a series of large whitish-yellow spots running across the hindwing forming a band. Female has several forms. The female mimics the poisonous Common Rose for protection from its predators. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The caterpillar host plants are the Pomelo (Citrus grandis) and Indian Curry Leaf plant (Murraya koenigii). |
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| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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