Pachliopta aristolochiae
Scientific NamePachliopta aristolochiae
FamilyPapilionidae
HabitatForests, gardens, and open country, often found near its host plants (Aristolochia species).
Geographic RangeWidespread across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and southern China.
Conservation StatusLeast Concern
Description
The Common Rose is a medium-sized, black butterfly characterized by prominent red and white markings. Its forewings are black with white streaks, while the hindwings feature a series of red spots along the margin and a large central white patch. It exhibits a slow, gliding flight. The larvae feed on Aristolochia plants, which makes the adult butterfly unpalatable to predators, displaying aposematic coloration.
