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Papilio demoleus malayanus

Lime Butterfly

Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Genus Papilio
Species: demoleus
Subspecies: malayanus
Common Name: Lime Butterfly
Wingspan: 80-90 mm
Status: Common
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore
Hostplants:
Citrus grandis (Pomelo)   Citrus aurantifolia (lime)  

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
Refer to the Butterflycircle's  blog article - Life History of the Lime Butterfly

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa
Rhopalocera (home) -> Papilionidae -> Papilioninae -> Papilio -> demoleus malayanus

Papilio demoleus malayanus

Lime Butterfly

Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Genus Papilio
Species: demoleus
Subspecies: malayanus
Common Name: Lime Butterfly
Wingspan: 80-90
Status: Common
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore
Hostplants:
Citrus grandis (Pomelo)   Citrus aurantifolia (lime)  

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
Refer to the Butterflycircle's  blog article - Life History of the Lime Butterfly

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa



Rhopalocera (home) -> Papilionidae -> Papilioninae -> Papilio -> demoleus malayanus

Papilio demoleus malayanus

Lime Butterfly

Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Genus Papilio
Species: demoleus
Subspecies: malayanus
Common Name: Lime Butterfly
Wingspan: 80-90
Status: Common
Life History: complete
Extant in countries: •Singapore
Hostplants:
Citrus grandis (Pomelo)   Citrus aurantifolia (lime)  

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
Refer to the Butterflycircle's  blog article - Life History of the Lime Butterfly

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos

Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa