Common Rose
Common NameCommon Rose
Scientific NamePachliopta aristolochiae
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)90
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, white, red
HabitatForest edges, scrublands, gardens, and open areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAristolochia indica, Aristolochia tagala, Aristolochia bracteolata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on *Aristolochia* host plants. The caterpillars are dark, spiny, and sequester toxins from their food. They pupate into a camouflaged chrysalis before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall black coloration with prominent white hindwing patches and a marginal row of crimson spots. Unlike many other swallowtails, it lacks tails on its hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized black swallowtail butterfly characterized by large white or cream patches on its hindwings, bordered by a distinctive row of crimson spots. Its forewings are generally plain black with subtle pale streaks.
