Crimson Rose
Common NameCrimson Rose
Scientific NamePachliopta hector
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)90
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, red, white
HabitatOpen country, deciduous forests, scrub, gardens, urban areas
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar
Host PlantsAristolochia indica, Aristolochia bracteolata
Flight PeriodYear-round (peaks during monsoon)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on Aristolochia host plants. Larvae are dark brown with fleshy tubercles, feeding on toxic host plants to become unpalatable. Pupae are green or brown, resembling a twig.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of black wings, bright crimson-red body, large red spots on the hindwings, and a distinct white patch on the forewings. Its slow, deliberate flight is also characteristic.
Description
A striking black butterfly with a crimson-red body and hindwings adorned with large, bright red spots. Its forewings feature a prominent white patch.
