Papilio memnon agenor
Great Mormon
| Family: | Papilionidae |
| Subfamily: | Papilioninae |
| Genus | Papilio |
| Species: | memnon |
| Subspecies: | agenor |
| Common Name: | Great Mormon |
| Forms: | esperi, butlerianus, agenor, ityla, tanahsahi, distantianus |
| Wingspan: | 140-150 mm |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
| Hostplants: |
Description
The male upperside is black dusted with blue. On the underside, the hindwing has a red tornal patch and both wing bases are red.
Habitat & Habits
The Great Mormon is an interesting butterfly in that it has many different female forms. This large "Swallowtail" feeds on Citrus, in particular, the Pomelo. It is fairly common in Singapore, and can usually be found along jungle paths and feeding on flowering plants.
The female forms esperi, butlerianus, agenor and very rarely, ityla are found in Singapore. The form butlerianus was recently spotted on the island of Pulau Ubin, one of Singapore's offshore islands. This form has not be seen on the main island in recent years.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Butterflycircle's blog article - Life History of the Great Mormon.
Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
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