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| Papilio carolinensis Papilio carolinensis (?) |
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ENDANGERED Status: Single- island endemic found only in Mindanao. Habitat/Distribution: Rare distribution in the forest areas in Agusan near Mainit Lake, north-west of Mt. Diwata range of 2,000 feet above sea level. Hosts/ Plants: Generally plants belonging to Aristolochia, Rustacea, Laureceae and Annonaceae are the food plants of papilionids. Habitats/Behavior: This group of papilionids belongs to the group Danaid mimics. It tries to mimic the Dadaus luzonensis and the Danaus vitrina. Threats: Habitat Destruction and over-collection Interesting Information: This species is in demand for export, hence, the over-collection and subsequent rare sightings in its habitat in Agusan. A pair( male and female) of specimens will fetch a price of PHP 20,000 - 30,000. Conservation Efforts/Measures: Photograph Information: Courtesy of |
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