black-patch bluemark
Common Nameblack-patch bluemark
Scientific NameGraphium weiskei
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsblue-green, black
HabitatTropical rainforests, montane forests
Geographic RangeNew Guinea
Host PlantsAnnonaceae (e.g., Uvaria spp.)
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking in wet season
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on leaves, pupates into a chrysalis, then emerges as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking iridescent blue-green coloration, the distinct large black patch on the forewing, and the row of black submarginal spots on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with brilliant iridescent blue-green wings, featuring a prominent black patch on the forewing and a series of black spots along the wing margins.
