One has red and white colours on its wings. Another is a threatened species named after the tiger-like stripes on its wings.
Both butterflies, together with four others, are vying for the title of Singapore’s national butterfly.
The Nature Society (Singapore) launched a campaign yesterday for Singaporeans to vote for the butterfly that they think best represents the Singapore spirit.
The six nominees were short-listed by a panel of 14 experts from the society. The criteria included the species’ beauty, size, conservation status and uniqueness to Singapore.
Source: www.straitstimes.com