Common Bluebottle
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Common NameCommon Bluebottle
Scientific NameGraphium sarpedon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, blue, turquoise
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, and urban areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia
Host PlantsCinnamomum camphora, Litsea glutinosa, Persea americana, Neolitsea sericea
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in temperate areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. Larvae are typically green with small spines, and pupae are green or brown, resembling a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsEasily identified by the striking iridescent blue or turquoise band that runs across its dark wings. Often seen mud-puddling or rapidly flying through sunny forest clearings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings prominently marked with a broad, iridescent blue or turquoise band of spots and stripes.
