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Bali Impressions-Animals in and around your
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Red Helen -Papilio
demolion-Papilioninae |
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| Native South East Asia Wingspan
10-12 cm |
A very striking butterfly which
immediately draws attention by the large white patch on
the upper hindwing. When it rests, it draws back the
forewings to hide this spot and becomes quite
inconspicuous when this spot gets hidden.
A powerful flier with a rapid but irregular path. It
usually flies low. It often leaves the jungle to fly
along valleys and across tea gardens. It is a frequent
visitor to gardens and can be caught easily while
hovering a flower or sipping from a damp spot.
The egg is pale apricot yellow in colour.
The fifth instar larva is about 5 cm long.
Pupa is usually green with a yellow saddle.
Pupation takes place after the larval duration of 26-30
days. The total period from egg to butterfly during
summer is 43-53 days. |
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Caterpillar feed on: |
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Citrus maxima |
Citrus reticulata |
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Citrus sinensis |
Glycosmis pentaphylla |
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Zanthoxylum acanthopodium |
Philodendron oxycardium |
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