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This is a very serious problem in the Philippines, the loss of wild habitat. The population is just increasing so fast that people, to live, have gone into areas "where wild things grow." I got it as a sold specimen in 1976, when shell collecting had no guilt. I wouldn't do it anymore. I would encourage people to have less children and keep their environment clean. I would gladly give it up so that more people can see its beauty.

Yes, the specimen was alive in 1977.

Good shot for such an elusive creature. I love their bird call.

Am adding a photo of the bush where the larva fed, and where it was found. I think the bush is a type of honeysuckle, so it may also have fed from the nectar as an adult. Please correct if I am wrong.