Tso Kung Tam Outdoor Recreation Centre – Eco-trail

 

Spot 2 – White Jade Orchid Tree and Butterflies

Introduction

White Jade Orchid Tree is native to Indonesia. It is famous for its strong fragrance. In Hong Kong, White Jade Orchid Tree is also the larval host plant of 2 butterflies — the Tailed Jay and Common Jay. Mature larvae of the 2 butterflies are hairless and lovely. They feed on the leaves of the White Jade Orchid Tree and would stay on the leaf upper surface when resting. It is not difficult to find them under careful observation.

Photos

Flower of White Jade Orchid Tree	Larva of Common Jay
Larva of Tailed Jay	Adult of Common Jay

Information and photos are provided by Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre

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