Papilio mayo (Atkinson, 1873)

Port Blair, S Andaman Island; Nov 1958  male Port Blair, S Andaman Island; Dec 1950  female

    Confined to the Andaman islands, but males are said to be rather common. The female which mimics L rhodifer, is decidedly less common. Protected by local goverment, collecting on the Andamans is generally prohibited now, and entry is by special permit only. Part of the islands is used by India for military operations