The caterpillars of the Lime Butterfly
lose their white markings and turn completely green within a few days as they
grow. They then rely on their green camouflage to avoid detection by predators as
they continue to feed on the leaves of the Citrus plant.
LIFE HISTORY – THE LIME BUTTERFLY
The Lime Butterfly (Papilio demoleus malayanus)
Caterpillar of the Lime Butterfly. © Chin Fah Shin. All rights reserved.
This page revised on 3 March 2003. Copyright © Chin Fah Shin.
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