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Papilio iswara
| Family Name: | Papilionidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Great Helen |
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Description
| Size | 150 mm |
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| Description | The Great Helen is a large butterfly, usually seen flying erratically and restlessly amongst the forested areas in Singapore. It is a sight to behold as its size is unmistakable, and the white hindwing patches seen clearly as it weaves in and out of the dark forest foliage. It can often be seen fluttering around flowering bushes and particularly likes Ixora. The white patch on the upperside of the hindwing extends from vein 4 to the apex. The female has a large black ocellus ringed with red in each of the spaces 1a and 2 on the hindwing above. |
