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Papilio polytes

Submitted by Fahim Khan on Sun, 04/06/2025 - 07:50

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Papilio polytes

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Larval host plant Wood apple (Limonia acidissima)

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Kunte, K., S. Sondhi, and P. Roy (Chief Editors). 2024. Butterflies of India, v. 4.27. Indian Foundation for Butterflies Trust. URL: https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org.

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