Chilasa clytia

Common Mime

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Papilionidae”
Sub Family: “Papilioninae”
Estimated Lifespan 5 Days

Garden Specific Information

Estimated Number In Flight: 0
Total Number of Pupae Received: 1143
First Flown On: 10/21/02
Last Flown On: 07/19/24

Species Range:

“Asia”

Host plants:

Cinnamomum
Litsea

Food Source

The adult of this species is a nectar feeder.

Etymology Of Name

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Habitat

This butterfly can easily be found in a variety of open habitats.

Life history

Eggs laid on the upper surface of leaves.

Flights

This butterfly can be found year-round but populations are higher in the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons.

Fun Facts

This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, meaning the males and females look different.