Great Jay
Common NameGreat Jay
Scientific NameGraphium evemon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsblack, light blue
HabitatTropical rainforests, secondary forests, gardens, and forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand)
Host PlantsDesmos chinensis, Uvaria rufa, Uvaria microcarpa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves, developing into green caterpillars with small spines, which then pupate into a green chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the deep black ground color contrasted with the bright, iridescent pale blue markings, especially the prominent central band and distinct spots on all wings.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly has striking black wings adorned with a broad, pale blue central band and numerous pale blue spots across both forewings and hindwings.
