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Papilio demoleus malayanus
Lime Butterfly

Details
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Genus: Papilio
Species: demoleus malayanus
Common Name: Lime Butterfly
Wingspan: 80-90
Forms:
Status in Singapore: Common
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s): Citrus aurantifolia (lime)   Citrus grandis (Pomelo)   

Description
The butterfly is black with large yellow markings on the uppersides. The underside is predominantly yellow with black markings.

Habitat & Habits
The Lime Butterfly is a common butterfly in Singapore, and can be found as often around urban areas as well as parks, gardens and on the fringes of the nature areas. Anywhere there is a Lime Bush (Citrus), it is quite likely that one can find this butterfly near by.

Other Observations
The common Lime or Kalamansi is cultivated by many Singaporeans as a garnish to the local cuisine. The plant can therefore be found in many gardens and apartments. Where pesticides are not used, it is quite likely that the Lime Butterfly will lay her eggs on the Citrus plant.

Early Stages
Butterflycircle blog article - Life History of the Lime Butterfly

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos
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Egg
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Caterpillar
pupa
Pupa




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