Graphium Antiphates - Life History

Life History

The caterpillar is white in the early stage and turns yellow in the last instar. In its late stage not unlike the caterpillar of Pathysa nomius. (Davidson & Aitken quoted in Bingham) The green pupa is as in all swallowtails held by a silk girdle. Said to be found mainly on the plant Unona lawii and never under stones. (Davidson and Aitken)

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