Mocker Swallowtail Butterfly

Scientifically known as Papilio dardanus, the mocker swallowtail represents a significant amount of biodiversity and polymorphism. Unusual for swallowtail butterflies, members of the mocker species initially prefer to visit blue flowers. Soon, however, they learn to feed from forest flowers of other colors, which are rich in nectar and pollen, based on observing the behavior of other butterfly species in their vicinity.