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tropical swallowtail

Lyssa zampa

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Lyssa zampa, which is also known as the tropical swallowtail moth is a species of moth of the family Uraniidae. It can be found from Himalaya to Borneo and the Malay Peninsula.

The moth has a wingspan of 100–160 mm. The moth is most abundant from June to November depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Endospermum and other members of the rubber tree family (Euphorbiaceae).
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Lyssa zampa

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