This image is of the rare philomela form of the female common wanderer butterfly. (the yellow ocherous colour at the base of the wings near the body).
I have had barely 2-3 sightings of this form over the years. This particular specimen, framed in front of a red hibiscus flower in full bloom, gave me my best image!
These non-poisonous butterflies mimic the toxic glassy tiger butterflies to protect themselves from predators.
Goa Farmhouse, Calangute, Goa. 14th November 2020.
