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Graphium agamemnon (Linnaeus, 1758) (Papilionidae, Lepidoptera)

The Tailed Jay (Graphium agamemnon) is a predominantly green and black tropical butterfly that belongs to the swallowtail family. The butterfly is also called Green-spotted Triangle, Tailed Green Jay, or the Green Triangle. It is a common species native to India, Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia and Australia. Strong and restless fliers, they are very active butterflies and flutter their wings constantly even when at flowers.

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Uploaded on June 19, 2012
Taken on June 17, 2012