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DJHiker
20-Apr-2016, 07:14 AM
Place and date: Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka, Jan. 2013
To me this one looks a little bit like a hybrid between P. clytia and P. epycides.

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Thank in advance for your help.
Regards,
David

Psyche
20-Apr-2016, 05:23 PM
Parantica aglea. Danainine.
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/dan/30080010.html

The head of most Papilionid is distinctive with large eyes & upturned antennal clubs.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Common_Mime_Papilio_clytia_Form_clytia_by_kadavoor .jpg

TL Seow: Cheers.

DJHiker
22-Apr-2016, 05:00 AM
Thanks for putting me on the right track.
Regards,
David