Tailed Jay on Red Flower

This unusual green spotted butterfly called the Tailed Jay, Graphium agamemnon is also called the green-spotted triangle, tailed green jay, or green triangle. T...
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This unusual green spotted butterfly called the Tailed Jay, Graphium agamemnon is also called the green-spotted triangle, tailed green jay, or green triangle. This butterfly is native to Southeast Asia. It is a predominantly green and black tropical butterfly that belongs to the swallowtail family. It is a common, non-threatened species native to Nepal, India, Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia and Australia.

I captured this beautiful Tailed Jay butterfly at the Florida Museum, located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. Their two-story Butterfly Rainforest is a can’t-miss living exhibit that features hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world along with an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand.
The lush landscape is planted in tropical trees and colorful flowering plants amid waterfalls and a walking path. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience.

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