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Euthalia adonia pinwilli (Pendlebury & Corbet, 1938)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Green Baron |
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Description
| Description | The species of the lubentina group of the genus Euthalia are instantly recognisable by their greenish colouring and red spotting. The female of this species has a white band across both wings. The forelegs are reddened in the males. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Both male and female are strong flyers. When disturbed, they can fly at high speeds and up to treetops to avoid predators. Both sexes feed on flowers as well as overripe fruits. Host Plant: Dendrophthoe pentandra |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
Status
| Conservation Status | Moderately Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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