Five-bar Swordtail
Common NameFive-bar Swordtail
Scientific NameGraphium antiphates
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Northeast India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsDesmos chinensis, Uvaria rufa, Polyalthia longifolia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green and camouflaged, feeding on leaves. Pupae are often green or brown, resembling twigs or leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale ground color with five prominent black bars on the forewing, long sword-like tails on the hindwings, and distinctive red/orange markings on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail with a pale (white to pale yellow) ground color marked by prominent black transverse bars across both wings. The hindwings possess distinctive sword-like tails and often display red or orange markings on the underside.
