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Different kind of glow Tailed Jay - Graphium agamemnon Butterfly under UV lighting, the green spots shows up as blue.<br /> Leaves of the plant it rested on, Miconia crenata (previously known as Clidemia hirta) showed up in red instead of blue or green under UV light. Butterfly,Graphium agamemnon,Malaysia,Selangor,Tailed Jay,Ultra Violet Light Click/tap to enlarge

Different kind of glow

Tailed Jay - Graphium agamemnon Butterfly under UV lighting, the green spots shows up as blue.
Leaves of the plant it rested on, Miconia crenata (previously known as Clidemia hirta) showed up in red instead of blue or green under UV light.

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The Tailed Jay

The Tailed Jay is a predominantly green and black tropical butterfly that belongs to the swallowtail family. It is a common, nonthreatened species native to India, Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia and Australia. Several geographic races are recognized.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded Nov 16, 2021. Captured Oct 29, 2021 19:41.
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  • TG-6
  • f/2.9
  • 1/20s
  • ISO1600
  • 7.84mm

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