Identity and biology of the Blue Mormon, Papilio polymnestor Cramer (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)

Authors

  • V. S. Revathy Forest Health division, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi 680 653, Kerala, India
  • George Mathew Forest Health division, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi 680 653, Kerala, India

Keywords:

Blue Mormon, Papilio polymnestor, External genitalia, Euodia ridleyi

Abstract

Investigations were made on the morphology and biology of the Blue Mormon, Papilio polymnestor Cramer. Morphological details pertaining to the wing venation and external genitalia along with the details of immature and adult stages are given. The life history was completed in 40-46 days. Euodia ridleyi (family Rutaceae) was recorded as a new larval host plant of this butterfly.

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Revathy, V. S., & Mathew, G. (2015). Identity and biology of the Blue Mormon, Papilio polymnestor Cramer (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae). ENTOMON, 38(1), 19–26. Retrieved from http://entomon.in/index.php/Entomon/article/view/17

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 1 (2013)

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