| Eupolea phaenareta castelnaui
(King Crow) |
The King Crow is rather rare in
Malaysia, but appears more common in Singapore, especially in the nature
reserves. Its food plant, the Pong Pong Tree (Cerbera odollam),
which is grown as a roadside tree, has brought the butterfly into the urban
areas and parks. |
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The
King Crow is the largest member of the Euploea genus and is quite similar
to the Malayan Crow. On the upperside, the larger violet-tinged spots at
the apex of the forewing distinguishes it from the Malayan Crow.