Dyar's Swallowtail
Common NameDyar's Swallowtail
Scientific NameParides dyari
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsblack, green, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on Aristolochia host plants. Larvae are typically dark and spiny, feeding on the leaves before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the combination of black forewings and iridescent green hindwings with white submarginal spots, and the absence of prominent tails on the hindwings, characteristic of the Parides genus.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail with solid black forewings and iridescent green hindwings adorned with a series of small white submarginal spots.
