This is a frequently seen insect but hardly photographed because it seldom stays long on a single spot. It is a very swift flyer, seen both on the plains and the hills - often seen nectaring at a certain height on flowering bushes and shrubs in gardens as well as the edge of the forest.
Habitat indicator
RSP
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WV
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PG
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VF
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FTR
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SC
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LWDF
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LWPF
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LMEF
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UMN
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MN
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences, H mark an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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S1
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S20
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S3S20
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S2S3
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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S
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The above specimen was seen puddling in the shades by a moist spot along a jungle stream. However, this is a very nervous butterfly and will immediately takes to the wings when disturbed. Above all photos from 15 March 2014 @ 14:07
This one had lost part of its hindwings, probably victim of a bird attack...21 April 2013 @ 10:45
When it does come to puddle (males), which will usually be mid-morning, it will choose moist spots in deeply forested areas and is shy from human approaches: 25 May 2014 @ 11:22 - 11:27
A male: 29 May 2014 @ 11:41
A trio of males enjoying a morning drink on a shaded moist spot: 05 June 2014 @ 11:38
Another male: 11:56
05 June 2015 @ 14:57
13:19
13:25
Above photos 13 June 2015
20 Sep 2015 @ 14:38
23 July 2016 @ 13:10
Above: a pre-pupa
A pupa hanging from the base of the leaf stalk of its host plant. The pupa of P. demolion is unique in possessing a single hooked dorsal projection unlike other papilionids.
Above both pictures 13 July 2019
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