Common Bluebottle 060311

Graphium sarpedon luctatius
Common Bluebottle

Details
Family: Papilionidae
Subfamily: Papilioninae
Genus: Graphium
Species: sarpedon luctatius
Common Name: Common Bluebottle
Wingspan: 70-80
Forms:
Status in Singapore: Common
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore
Hostplant(s): Cinnamomum iners (Wild Cinnamon)
Description
This swift-flying butterfly is common in the nature reserves. In flight, one normally catches a glimpse of its blue wings. There is some red spotting on the underside of the hindwing. In Singapore, the Common Bluebottle is frequently found in the company of the Blue Jay (Graphium evemon eventus) and the Five Bar Swordtail (Pathysa antiphates itamputi), flying erratically up and down open jungle paths.

Habitat & Habits
The males of this species can often be found feeding on roadside seepages or urine-tainted sand. Occasionally, up to eight butterflies can be found congregated on one spot. The caterpillar feeds on a species of wild Cinnamon.

Source: ButterflyCircle