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It is also known as Lemon Butterfly, Citrus Butterfly, Lime Swallowtail and Chequered Swallowtail. It is the most common butterfly throughout the country, especially in plains than wooded regions and hills. It is seen on the wings throughout the year in quick and strong flight. It aggregates in hundreds in mud puddles with closed wings to drink water. It visits flowers of all citrus, radish, curry leaf etc. It is the regular migrant during October to February in Sri Lanka and South India.

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