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.