Scientific name: Amathusia phidippus phidippus
Amathusia phidippus, the palmking, is a butterfly found in India and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Satyrinae, a subfamily of the brush-footed butterflies. Wikipedia
The butterfly is crepuscular in habit and is often attracted to the lights of houses. In Singapore, it has also been seen on the walls of the Housing and Development Board (HDB) high-rise apartments as high as the 7th storey on one particular occasion!
The Palm King is considered moderately rare and is not often seen with regularity, despite the fact that its host plants are found with relative abundance. It is observed in forested areas, coastal parks as well as urban areas, and usually individuals are seen. Butterflies of Singapore
Palm King at Sungei Buloh – January 2024
Location: Choa Chu Kang – Nov 2021
