Angola White Lady
Common NameAngola White Lady
Scientific NameGraphium angolanus
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, riverine forests
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa (Angola, DRC, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa)
Host PlantsUvaria, Monodora
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, typically September to May in southern Africa
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with small spines, and pupate into a green or brown chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent white central wing patches contrasting with black margins and white spots. Unlike many other Graphium species, it typically lacks long tails on its hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with a striking black and white pattern, featuring broad white central bands on both forewings and hindwings, bordered by black margins adorned with white spots.
