What is the host plant for the southern birdwing?
The larval host plants of these butterflies are small creepers and climbers of the family Aristolochiaceae such as Aristolochia indica, Aristolochia tagala and Thottea siliquosa.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
Class
Bugs
Family
Swallowtail butterflies
Genus
Birdwings
Species
Southern birdwing (Troides minos)
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