Common Banded Peacock Swallowtail
Common NameCommon Banded Peacock Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio crino
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsdark green, iridescent blue-green, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China)
Host PlantsCitrus spp., Euodia spp., Zanthoxylum spp., Toddalia asiatica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are cryptic, mimicking bird droppings in early instars, later developing eye-spots. Pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged as twigs or leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dark green coloration, the distinct broad iridescent blue-green diagonal band, and the tailed hindwings with blue tips. The specific pattern of the band helps differentiate it from similar peacock swallowtails.
Description
A large, dark green swallowtail butterfly characterized by a broad, iridescent blue-green band extending diagonally across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings possess prominent tails, often tipped with blue.
