SINGAPORE - One butterfly has red and white colours on its wing,
like Singapore's national flag. Another is a threatened species
named after the tiger-like stripes on its wings.
Both butterflies, together with four other species, are vying for
the title of Singapore's National Butterfly.
The Nature Society (Singapore) launched a campaign on Saturday, in
conjunction with Singapore's World Water Day, for Singaporeans to
vote for the butterfly which they think best represents the
Singapore spirit.
The six nominees were short-listed by a panel of experts. The
butterflies are the Painted Jezebel, Common Birdwing, Common Tiger,
Knight, Common Rose and Common Tree Nymph.
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