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Euploea mulciber mulciber
Striped Blue Crow, 端紫斑蝶
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Details
Family : Nymphalidae
Subfamily : Danainae
Genus : Euploea
Common Name : Striped Blue Crow, 端紫斑蝶
Wingspan : 90-110mm
Hostplant(s) : Ficus globosa
Ficus heteropleura
Ficus macrocarpa (Indian Laurel)
Nerium oleander (Oleander)
Status In Singapore : Moderately Common
 
Description
The common name of this species describes the female butterfly, where the hindwing is striped with narrow white streaks. The male has bright blue-shot forewings above and a reddish brown hindwing. The undersides are drably coloured with white submarginal spots.
Habitat & Habits
The Striped Blue Crow is a common butterfly in Singapore, although not abundant. It can be found in most areas, even in urban gardens.
Early Stages
The caterpillar is known to feed on Ficus and Nerium. We have bred the caterpillar of the Striped Blue Crow on Ficus globosa and Ficus microcarpa. The adult butterfly is attracted to the dried Heliotropium indicum plant.
Early Stage Photos
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Egg
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Caterpillar
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Pupa


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