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Euploea phaenareta castelnaui
King Crow

Details
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Danainae
Genus: Euploea
Species: phaenareta castelnaui
Common Name: King Crow
Wingspan: 110-130
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s):

Description
The King Crow is the largest member of the Euploea genus and is quite similar to the Malayan Crow. On the upperside, the larger violet-tinged spots at the apex of the forewing distinguishes it from the Malayan Crow.

Habitat & Habits
The King Crow is rather rare in Malaysia, but appears more common in Singapore, especially in the nature reserves. Its food plant, the Pong Pong Tree (Cerbera odollam), which is grown as a roadside tree, has brought the butterfly into the urban areas and parks.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
See Khew's documentation of the life history of the King Crow.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos
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Egg
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Caterpillar
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Pupa




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