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Polyura hebe plautus
Plain Nawab

Details
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Charaxinae
Genus: Polyura
Species: hebe plautus
Common Name: Plain Nawab
Wingspan:
Forms:
Status in Singapore: Common
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s): Adenanthera pavonina (Red Saga)   Paraserianthes falcataria (Albizia)   Parkia speciosa (Petai)   

Description
The genus Polyura consists of medium sized robust butterflies, usually with a pair of tails. All the species are spectacular and are sought after by collectors. The males can be found at damp spots or feeding on carrion. In flight, they are swift on the wing, and are difficult to capture.

Habitat & Habits
To be detailed.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
Butterflycircle blog article - Life History of the Plain Nawab

Further Reading
The Singapore subspecies, represented by the race plautus, is different from its Malaysian cousin, Polyura hebe chersonesus, in that it possesses a broad black border on the hindwing.

Butterfly of the Month - May 2008

Early Stages Photos
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Egg
cat
Caterpillar
pupa
Pupa




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