Julia heliconian Butterfly
Dryas iulia
Dryas iulia
Photograph taken on 23 August 2024
This butterfly was recently introduced in Singapore and is now multiplying fast.
It has elongated orange wings with black markings that are located near the wing tips. It feeds on the nectar of flowers such as Lantana. The male butterflies have a brighter orange colour while the female have a duller orange colour.
Photograph taken on 23 August 2024
Video taken on 23 August 2024