Common Jay
Common NameCommon Jay
Scientific NameGraphium doson
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, blue, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, parts of China)
Host PlantsAnnona muricata, Polyalthia longifolia, Michelia champaca
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with yellow markings. Pupae are green or brown, camouflaged as leaves or twigs, with a characteristic pointed head and thoracic projections.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent, unbroken band of bright blue-green spots across both forewings and hindwings, and the specific pattern of red and black spots near the tornus of the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with black wings featuring a prominent central band of bright blue-green spots, and distinctive red and black markings on the hindwing margin.
