Common Mormon
Papilio polytes
Species Statistics
Lifespan
3 weeks
In Flight
18
Family
Papilionidae
Subfamily
Papilioninae
Geographic Range
Asia
Habitat & Behavior
The Common Mormon is primarily found in the open plains, especially in areas where the host plant is found. The Common Mormon seems to do very well in urban situations.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
The Common Mormon is sexually dimorphic meaning the males and females look different from each other. Along with being sexually dimorphic the females are known to come in 3 different forms. One of those forms mimics Pachliopta aristolochiae (Common Rose) which is distasteful to predators.