After emerging, the adult Common Rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae
asteris) does not cling onto the pupa case but climbs higher and grips the
twig or branch supporting the pupa case. I think this is to get its wings clear
of any obstruction so that it can dry out and expand its wings without damaging them.
LIFE HISTORY – THE COMMON ROSE
The Common Rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris)
Newly emerged Common Rose expanding its wings
© Chin Fah Shin. All rights reserved.
© Chin Fah Shin. All rights reserved.
This page revised on 3 March 2003. Copyright © Chin Fah Shin.
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