The Jamaican `Orange Dog', Papilio Andraemon (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)
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Papilio andraemon Hubner is a pest of citrus in Jamaica. The larvae cause extensive damage to young citrus seedlings. Eggs are laid singly on the abaxial surfaces of young leaves. The life cycle is usually completed in 5-6 weeks at 28@*C and 75 @+ 2% RH. There are 5 larval instars. Young larvae eat leaves of prickly ash if this is the first and only food provided. If they are subsequently fed with Citrus leaves, larvae avoid the prickly ash. Unmated females live longer than males and mated females. The butterfly may be found at elevations exceeding 2,000 ft but is more numerous in coastal areas of the island.Downloads
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