Hoppo's Green Swallowtail
Common NameHoppo's Green Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio hopponis
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsgreen, blue, black, red
HabitatSubtropical forests, often near streams or damp ground
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host PlantsZanthoxylum ailanthoides, Zanthoxylum
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green, camouflaged, and feed on *Zanthoxylum* leaves before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for its striking iridescent green and blue coloration, the prominent tails on its hindwings, and the row of red-orange spots along the hindwing margin. Its large size and mud-puddling behavior are also key indicators.
Description
This large swallowtail displays brilliant iridescent green and blue on its wings, contrasted by black veins and margins. Its hindwings feature distinctive tails and a series of submarginal red-orange spots.
