Paris Peacock(Papilio paris adult on 36th day (5246065013)

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Description: Life History of Butterflies of Kerala 006 PARIS PEACOCK (Papilio paris) The butterfly was observed laying eggs on Evodia roxburghiana Between 9 to 10 AM ,under the leaves near the stem in all the cases. Eggs were found from 7 ft height and above on medium sized trees below 15 ft ht.The only caterpillar found in the field was at the toplevel foliage of a tree at about 15 ft height which was a first instar larva feeding on tender leaves. An infected pupa was found hanging from a matured leaf at 7 ft height of a 20 ft tree.The larvae fed on tender leaves and later on semimatured leaves The caterpillar rests on top of leaves and wanders around at the time of moulting. Date: 31 October 2010, 09:33. Source: Paris Peacock(Papilio paris_adult on 36th day. Author: Balakrishnan Valappil.