The Red Helen
Butterflies in Sri Lanka

     
 

Uncommon. Found in the wet zone forests of the hills, Flight fast and strong.  Sometimes flying above streams. Male occasionally settles on damp earth. When resting with wings open, the forewing is drawn back over the light patch of the hindwing. Sexes similar.

 

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Scientific Name :

Papilio helenus
 

 

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