Haines' Epicopeia
Common NameHaines' Epicopeia
Scientific NameEpicopeia hainesii
FamilyEpicopeiidae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, red
HabitatMontane forests, subtropical forests
Geographic RangeChina (Sichuan, Yunnan), Vietnam
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae feeding on Aristolochia plants before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, broad wings with strong black veins, the distinctive red spots on the hindwing margins, and its swallowtail-like appearance and flight.
Description
This moth has broad, dark brown to black wings with prominent black venation. Its hindwings feature a series of bright red spots along the outer margin and a somewhat tailed appearance.
