The lemon butterfly is a type of butterfly that comes from the Papilionidae tribe. These butterfly caterpillars usually live and reproduce on the branches of lemon trees, hence their name as "lemon butterflies". This butterfly has an attractive color so that anyone who sees it must be stunned. I was so happy when I found a butterfly that has such an alluring color. The butterfly that I found was on a chili tree, which is also not far from the lemon tree.
Lemon butterflies need lemon trees as a source of food for their caterpillars and lemon trees as a breeding ground. They suck nectar from the flowers of lemon trees and secrete a sap that is harmful to the branches and fruit of the trees. Therefore, lemon butterflies can become pests for the lemon plantation industry.
Although often a pest for the lemon plantation industry, lemon butterflies are also an important part of the natural ecosystem. They play the role of pollinators of lemon tree flowers and help preserve the environment.
The lemon butterfly also has several predators, such as birds, spiders and other insects. Therefore, these butterflies have several strategies to protect themselves, such as the color of the wings that resemble flowers or the toxic substances on their bodies.
As part of the ecosystem, the lemon butterfly plays an important role in maintaining the balance of nature and ensuring the survival of several other species of plants and animals. Therefore, it is important to protect and maintain the lemon butterfly's natural habitat to ensure their survival and that of the ecosystem as a whole.
| 📷 Image | information |
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| Camera Used | Realme 7i |
| Type | Android |
| Photografer | @ekachiyuni |
| Location | Indonesia |
