Where does the Ulysses butterfly live?
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Where does the Ulysses butterfly live?
The Ulysses butterfly is found in most tropical rainforest areas such as Northern Queensland, Northern islands of Australia and Papua New Guinea and lives below the rainforest canopy.
Why is it called the Ulysses butterfly?
Ulysses (Papilio Ulysses) The Ulysses butterfly, named after the Greek hero from the epic Odyssey, is a swallowtail butterfly found in and around Australia.
How tall is a Ulysses butterfly?
The Ulysses butterfly typically has a wingspan of about 14 cm (5.5 in), but depending on subspecies has some variations in size (western subspecies largest). The upperside of the wings are an iridescent electric blue; the underside is a more subdued black and brown.
How do you attract Ulysses butterflies?
Planting a garden that attracts these glorious butterflies is an investment in hours of joy. Native plants that attract them include Geijera species and Halfordia kendack. Exotic shrubs such as the Ixora are also successful. The Ulysses is attracted by red and pink and can often be seen feeding on the Ixora.
How long does a Ulysses butterfly live for?
approximately two to four weeks
Ulysses butterflies are ‘frantic flyers,’ spending more time flitting about than other butterfly species. They live for approximately two to four weeks – until their wings wear out.
How long do Ulysses butterflies live?
What plants attract Ulysses butterfly?
What flowers do Ulysses butterflies like?
Melicope elleryana (a tree) & Melicope rubra (a shrub) are both host plants for the beautiful Ulysses Butterfly. Flowers of both plants also attract numerous birds and other butterflies.
What do Ulysses butterflies eat?
The food of the Ulysses larvae is Melicope Elleryana, still commonly known as Euodia – the Ulysses Butterfly’s favourite food plant. It is an attractive leafy tree with clusters of small pink flowers growing straight out of the branches.
