Glassy Bluebottle
Common NameGlassy Bluebottle
Scientific NameGraphium eurybates
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorspale green, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, forest edges, and gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAnnona, Polyalthia, Uvaria, Michelia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host plants, caterpillars feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale green (sometimes bluish-green) markings arranged in bands on a black background, the long, slender tails on the hindwings, and the reddish basal markings on the underside of the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with striking pale green spots and bands on a black background, featuring prominent tails on the hindwings and subtle reddish accents near the body.
