Vote for Singapore’s National Butterfly

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Vote for Singapore’s National Butterfly An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore Ours to Cherish, Ours to Protect An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore

Vote for Singapore’s National Butterfly Voting Dates: 21-Mar to 30-Apr 2015 www.nationalbutterfly.org.sg Voters of the winning entry are automatically entered into lucky draw! Get updates from www.facebook.com/singaporenationalbutterfly

will be launched on 21-Mar 2015 Voting Website will be launched on 21-Mar 2015

Facebook page launched on 8-Mar 2015 As of 9-Mar 2:30pm

What ..will happen if Singapore continues to lose more of its butterfly species? We will have fewer butterflies to admire and enjoy in our gardens, parks and especially forests where most of them live The reproduction of our trees and shrubs will be affected as butterflies help in pollinating flowers and therefore in the production of seeds Our biodiversity ( the total range of life forms including plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects) will be reduced As butterflies and their caterpillars form part of nature’s food chain, both wildlife and the well-being of our environment will suffer

Who All Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Each person is entitled to one vote Only one butterfly is to be chosen from the nomination list

Why ..vote to select a National Butterfly for Singapore? By selecting a National Butterfly for Singapore, it underlines our recognition and appreciation of the part which butterflies play towards the well-being of our environment It will serve as a voice too for other lesser-studied but environmentally-important insects such as bees and beetles that share the same habitats

Singapore Butterflies Majority live in forests Past Present

Singapore Butterflies

FACTS Just over 310 existing species, 290 resident 100 extinct Threatened – 20 critically endangered 6 endangered 19 vulnerable

Butterfly Families in Singapore 310 species now. ~290 resident. ~100 extinct. 45 threatened Papilionidae (Swallowtails) Pieridae (Whites & Sulphurs) Nymphalidae (Brush footed Butterflies) Add: How many in each family? Lycaenidae (Blues, Coppers & Hairstreaks) Riodinidae (Metalmarks) Hesperidae (Skippers and flats)

Butterfly Habitats Forests/Nature Reserves Parks/Gardens/Wastelands Mangrove/Coastal Urban

Forests/Nature Reserves

Mangrove/Coastal

Parks/Gardens/Wastelands

Urban

Butterflies by habitats and rarity

Who should qualify as national butterfly? You decide!

Selection Criteria Beauty Size Life status Endemism or Uniqueness Reflection of the spirit of the nation

The Nominees

Painted Jezebel Delias hyparete metarete Medium-size Brightly coloured Most habitats High flyer Adaptable Resilient

Painted Jezebel

Common Birdwing Troides helena cerberus Female largest butterfly Threatened status Highly sought after – CITES High flier

Common Birdwing

Common Rose Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris Threatened status Stunning red and white Reminiscent of national flag

Common Rose

Knight Lebadea martha parkeri Medium-size Forest denizen Subspecies unique to Singapore Resilient

Knight

Common Tiger Danaus genutia genutia Medium-size Tiger striped wings Local version of Monarch Mangrove and coastal Adapt well to parks and gardens

Common Tiger

Common Tree Nymph Idea stolli logani Large Graceful and majestic Forest denizen

Acknowledgements Project by: Supported by: An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore

Vote for Singapore’s National Butterfly An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore Ours to Cherish, Ours to Protect Q & A An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore

Vote for Singapore’s National Butterfly An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore Ours to Cherish, Ours to Protect Thank You! An ICON for Butterflies of Singapore