Photograph by:
Beth Giglio
Latin name:
Pachliopta kotzebuea
Native to:
The Philippines
Plant Association:
Larvae feed on plants in the Aristolochiaceae family
Interesting Fact:
The bright red coloring on the pink rose body warns potential predators that it is distasteful and should be avoided. The female common Mormon (Papilio polytes romulus) mimics the pink rose so that it can also be protected from predators.