Papilio helenus The Red Helen is a large Swallowtail Butterfly found in damp forests of southern India, Sri Lanka and parts of southeast Asia. It is commonly met with flying along paths in damp forests, such as the ones depicted in this post, which I photographed in Sri Lanka. They flap their wings with deep […]
Insects Photo Click 24: Red Helen.
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So interesting how evolution saw fit to make no real markings on the forewings.
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That is true. Evolution is a marvellous process. The natural world is full of surprises. Thank you very much.
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It’s pretty but I don’t see any red.
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Correct. The red is in fact on the underwing.
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Ah, that makes sense 🌹
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You’re welcome and thank you very much.
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