Tailed Jay - Graphium agamemnon Linnaeus
Tailed Jay Butterfly
Larval Host Plants
Annonaceae, Lauraceae and Magnoliaceae
Annona discolor, Annona muriacata, Annona reticulata, Annona squamosa, Annona Artabotrys hexapetalus, Cinnamomum spp, Michelia champaca, Miliusa tomentosum, Polyalthia cerasoides and P. longifolia.
Wingspan: 85-100mm.
Black butterfly with green spots and steaks on wings. Wings are more elongated and narrower than other swallow tail butterflies.
Tailed Jay Butterfly
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Caterpillar of tailed jay is spindle shaped and rests on the upper side of the leaves.
Caterpillar of Tailed Jay Butterfly
Larval Host Plants
Annonaceae, Lauraceae and Magnoliaceae
Annona discolor, Annona muriacata, Annona reticulata, Annona squamosa, Annona Artabotrys hexapetalus, Cinnamomum spp, Michelia champaca, Miliusa tomentosum, Polyalthia cerasoides and P. longifolia.
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