Common Clubtail
Image: E. W. Robinson (Public domain)
Common NameCommon Clubtail
Scientific NameAtrophaneura coon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsblack, white, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on Aristolochia host plants, larvae feed on the toxic leaves, and pupae are typically cryptic.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall dark coloration, large white/cream patches on the hindwings, and distinctive long, club-shaped tails. The red body is also a diagnostic trait.
Description
A large, dark swallowtail butterfly with long, spatulate tails on the hindwings. Its wings are predominantly black with prominent white or cream patches and a series of submarginal spots on the hindwings, and its body is typically red.
