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Polyura hebe plautus (Fruhstorfer, 1898)
| Family Name: | Nymphalidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Plain Nawab |
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Description
| Description | Upperside is greenish-white with a broad white apical border, showing a clear sub-apical spot. Underside has a large pale silver-green median patch which covers slightly more than a quarter of the wings. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | A fast flyer, often zooming around rapidly and perching high up in the tree canopy. The caterpillar is dark green with four spiny horns on its head. Host Plant: Adenanthera pavonina, Parkia speciosa & Paraserianthes falcataria. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Mangroves, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Conservation
| Scientific Interest & Potential Value | All the species from the genus Polyura are spectacular and are sought after by collectors. |
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Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Least Concern (LC) [3rd Edition] |
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References
| References |
Davison G.W.H., Gan J.W.M., Huang D., Hwang W.S., Lum S.K.Y., Yeo D.C.J. (eds.). 2024. The Singapore Red Data Book: Red Lists of Singapore Biodiversity, Third Edition. National Parks Board, Singapore. Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp
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