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Tailed Jay

Graphium agamemnon

Photo by luke.mackin
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Frequently seen in the town of Sungai Penuh, on the edge of the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia.

Notes:

Common butterfly that rarely sits still long enough for me to take a picture. What's white on the underside of the wings looks much more green topside.

Species ID Suggestions

Tailed Jay

Graphium agamemnon

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (1)
luke.mackin
Thanks, Nuwan! I knew someone would be able to quickly identify this common butterfly for me. Appreciate it!

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Biodiversity of Sumatra
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PublishedMay 2, 2013

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