Amathusia phidippus phidippus
Palm King
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Subfamily: | Morphinae |
| Genus | Amathusia |
| Species: | phidippus |
| Subspecies: | phidippus |
| Common Name: | Palm King |
| Life History: | partial |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
| Hostplants: |
Description
All the species are similarly marked with the upper surface some shade of brown, whilst the undersurface is patterned with broad bands of reddish or cinnamon brown and narrower whitish bands. The hindwing has large submarginal ocelli.
Habitat & Habits
The Amathusia genus comprise a number of similar looking butterflies which are rather difficult to identify. However, in Singapore, only one - The Palm King, is known to exist.
The Palm King is crepuscular in habits and often enters lighted houses. It feeds on the coconut palm.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
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Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
Caterpillar
Pupa