The species of the lubentina
group of the genus Euthalia are instantly recognisable by their greenish
colouring and red spotting. The Green Baron is a relatively rare butterfly in Singapore and is not often encountered. The males are more often seen, usually feeding on the blooms of flowering plants like the Singapre Rhododenron, Ixora and Lantana in urban parks as well as in the nature reserves.
The butterflies are robust and
are difficult to capture as they are alert and fly rapidly. The female
of this species, shown here, has a white band across both wings. The forelegs
are reddened in the males. This species is believed to feed on Loranthus. |
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