Common Green Birdwing
Common NameCommon Green Birdwing
Scientific NameOrnithoptera euphorion
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)150
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsgreen, black, red
HabitatTropical rainforests, coastal lowlands
Geographic RangeNortheastern Queensland, Australia
Host PlantsAristolochia tagala, Aristolochia acuminata
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylesoaring
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are dark, spiky, and feed on *Aristolochia* vines, while pupae are camouflaged green or brown.
Identification TipsLook for its exceptionally large size, the vibrant iridescent green and black wings (especially in males), the red patch on the thorax, and its restricted range to tropical northeastern Australia.
Description
A large, striking butterfly, the male features brilliant iridescent green hindwings with black spots and black forewings with green markings. Its body is black with a prominent red patch on the thorax.
