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2 unusual facts about Troides minos


Troides minos

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.

The host plant toxins sequestered by the butterfly during its larval stage make it unpalatable to predators.



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