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Papilio demoleus malayanus (Wallace, 1865)
| Family Name: | Papilionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Lime Butterfly |
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Description
| Description | The butterfly is black with large yellow markings on the upperside, forming a band running from the forewings to the hindwings. The underside is mostly yellow with black markings. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The Lime Butterfly flies rapidly, but stops occassionally to sunbathe with its wings opened flat. The caterpillar host plant is the Common Lime Bush (Citrus sp.). |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
Status
| Conservation Status | 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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