Tailed Jay (Papilio Graphium agamemnon)

Found as a just hatched catepillar the third week of July, 1998, on a species of Magnolia in North Point, Hong Kong.  Pupa duration was 12 days.  Note that the female has noticeable tails, whereas the male (note shown) has only slight tails, as well as the typical Graphium pheromone brushes and pouches.  The wingspan is about 75 mm / 3 inches.
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The immature catepillar, about one week old


Somtimes the immature larva is totally brown, except for the forked tail.


The mature larva, about three weeks old


Pupa formation takes 24-36 hours


The mature pupa, ready to exit
The wing/body markings and the tongue can be
clearly seen through the pupa shell.
Graphium agamemnon upper
Graphium agamemnon under
 
 

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