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Common Saturn (Zeuxidia amethystus)
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This butterfly is relatively large and striking. It displays its forewings that have a broad iridescent blue band with a similarl blue patch on the hindwing. It is not abundant in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. It has only be observed in dense forests. It can be approached while feeding on fermenting fallen fruits. Its flight period extends from May to September.[1] It obtains minerals using mud puddling behavior and seem to be prefer ammonium ions rather than sodium.[2]
It is sometimes collected and displayed as fine wall art.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Jansen, Tom. "Butterflies - Morphinae - Zeuxidia amethystus amethystus". samuibutterflies.com. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
- ^ * Erhardt, A. & Rusterholz, H.P. (1998): Do Peacock butterflies (Inachis io) detect and prefer nectar amino acids and other nitrogenous compounds? Oecologia 117(4): 536-542. doi:10.1007/s004420050690 (HTML abstract)
- ^ "Zeuxidia amethystus". Bits and Bugs. Retrieved 2014-11-02.
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