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Euploea radamanthus radamanthus
Magpie Crow
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Subfamily: | Danainae |
| Genus | Euploea |
| Species: | radamanthus |
| Subspecies: | radamanthus |
| Common Name: | Magpie Crow |
| Wingspan: | 70-80 mm |
| Life History: | incomplete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
The Magpie Crow is a relatively common butterfly in the nature reserves, and is seasonally abundant. The males are a rich velvety bluish black with a submarginal series of pale blue spots. There is a large white patch on the hindwing and the discal area of the forewing.
Habitat & Habits
The males can often be found feeding on damp patches of sand. The male Magpie Crow featured here was photographed feeding on a small seepage on a concrete footpath.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
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Further Reading
To be detailed.