Bhutan Glory
Common NameBhutan Glory
Scientific NameBhutanitis lidderdalii
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyParnassiinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, white, red, yellow
HabitatHigh-altitude evergreen and mixed forests, steep forested slopes
Geographic RangeHimalayas (Bhutan, Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, China)
Host PlantsAristolochia griffithii, Aristolochia kaempferi, Aristolochia moupinensis
Flight PeriodAugust to October
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed exclusively on Aristolochia species. The pupa is cryptic, often resembling a dead leaf or twig, and overwinters in this stage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique combination of long, spatulate tails, prominent creamy-white stripes on a black background, and the distinctive red and yellow eyespots on the hindwings.
Description
A large and striking black swallowtail butterfly with long, spatulate tails on its hindwings, adorned with creamy-white stripes and vibrant red and yellow ocelli.
