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Graphium agamemnon agamemnon (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Family Name: | Papilionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Tailed Jay, Tailed Green Jay |
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Description
| Description | The upperside of this butterfly comprises of apple-green spots on a black background. The hindwing has a short tail, which is longer in the female. On the underside, the purple-brown ground colour has the same green spotting as well as some dark patches and red spots on the underside of the hindwing. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This butterfly is swift-flying and is often encountered going from flower to flower. Seems to like Lantana and Ixora flowers. Host Plant: Annona reticulata |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
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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