Tailed Jay

Graphium agamemnon belongs to Papilionidae. It is called the Tailed Jay in Singapore and the Green-spotted Triangle in Australia. [3][6]

Apple-green spots contrast with the black upper wings. The Singapore account describes short hindwing tails, longer in females, and a purple-brown underside with green markings and reddish details. [3]

The Oriental-region monograph records a distribution across Asia and the western Pacific into northern Australia. Singapore occurrences include forest, parks and gardens; James Cook University records adults at its Cairns and Townsville campuses. [4][3][6]

At Visakhapatnam, females laid single eggs on young mast-tree leaves. In the study, eggs hatched in 3–4 days, five larval instars occupied 15–16 days, and the pupal stage lasted 13–14 days. Egg-to-adult development took 33–36 days. [5]

The Australian account describes mature larvae as yellow-green, with darker markings and several spines. [6]

Singapore records Annona reticulata as a larval host. Australian larvae use native and introduced Annonaceae; the Visakhapatnam study followed development on mast tree, named Polyalthia longifolia var. pendula in the paper. [3][5][6]

Singapore adults move swiftly between flowers, including Lantana and Ixora. At Visakhapatnam, the study recorded 12–35 flower visits per minute, with peak foraging generally between 09:00 and 10:00. [3][5]

In the Visakhapatnam study, pollen accumulated on the proboscis during visits to most of the flower species examined. [5]

Papilio agamemnon is the historical combination. The species is now placed in Graphium. [4]

Singapore’s third Red Data Book lists Graphium agamemnon agamemnon as Least Concern. [2]

Scott Schubr’s Luminary Oddities illustrations depict the adult outline, short tails and green wing pattern. Edition titles identify individual compositions.

Keep the enclosure away from direct sunlight, dampness and large changes in temperature or humidity. Handle the frame, clean only its exterior, and inspect for loose fragments, moisture and pests. Retain the specimen’s original labels and follow the enclosure maker’s care instructions. [1]