Crassus Swallowtail
Common NameCrassus Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio crassus
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsblack, white, blue
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouth America (Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Aristolochia plants, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad white bands on the forewings, the distinct iridescent blue area on the hindwings, and the deeply scalloped hindwing margins.
Description
This is a large, dark swallowtail butterfly featuring broad white bands across its forewings and a vibrant iridescent blue patch on its scalloped hindwings.
