Common Bluebottle
Common NameCommon Bluebottle
Scientific NameGraphium sarpedon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, blue, green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCinnamomum, Litsea, Persea, Machilus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. Larvae are green with yellow spots and small thoracic horns, while pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged as twigs.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking iridescent blue-green band on a black background, the swallowtail shape (though tails are often reduced), and a small red spot near the anal angle of the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with velvety black wings featuring a prominent, iridescent blue-green band that crosses both the forewings and hindwings.
