Tree nymph butterfly

Tree nymph butterfly

Japan's largest tropical butterfly

Characteristics

A large butterfly with radiating black spots on a white background. The opening length is up to 13 cm. It flies relatively slowly, and flutters while gliding. Males have an organ called a hair pencil that secretes pheromones to attract females.

Larvae are black and white striped with red spots. The pupae are also known to be golden in color.

Picture of Tree nymph butterfly

Ecology

Inhabits forests and plains. It can breed throughout the year if there are Asclepiadaceae plants that the larvae feed on. Some individuals live for several months to a year even after becoming adults.

Habitat

Found along a paved road in the mountains. It fluttered about 3m high and flew from flower to flower. I was able to take a picture because it stopped flapping its wings when it perched on a flower. It was one size larger than the other butterflies and was powerful.

Pictures

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Picture of Tree nymph butterfly1|The black mottled pattern is beautiful.
The black mottled pattern is beautiful.
Picture of Tree nymph butterfly2|Glide and fly.
Glide and fly.
Picture of Tree nymph butterfly3|There are various patterns on the wings.
There are various patterns on the wings.
Picture of Tree nymph butterfly4|It becomes a little yellow towards the base of the wing.
It becomes a little yellow towards the base of the wing.
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