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Graphium agamemnon
Chrysalis of the swallowtail Graphium agamemnon, "a predominantly green and black tropical butterfly, a common, non-threatened species native to India, Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia, [New Guinea] and Australia. Several geographic races are recognized."..."The pupae are green or brownish. They are found attached on the underside of leaves; sometimes on the upperside, and are held in place with a body girdle. The pupal stage lasts for 13–14 days. The horns are tipped with rusty brown." A 4th instar caterpillar is seen here http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/705...
Spotted on Polyalthia sp.? in a large semi-urban yard and garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest.
Reference for Papua http://www.papua-insects.nl/insect%20ord...
2 Comments
Thanks Luis. I went back 2 days later and it was gone! I was so disappointed. I wanted to monitor it...
Good find Scott, It looks hard to spot.