Lysithous Kite Swallowtail
Common NameLysithous Kite Swallowtail
Scientific NameEurytides lysithous
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsblack, pink, magenta
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru)
Host PlantsRollinia spp., Annona spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants from the Annonaceae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its black wings with prominent tails and the vibrant pink/magenta markings on the hindwings, which form a distinctive pattern of spots and a marginal band.
Description
A medium-sized black swallowtail with long, slender tails on its hindwings. The hindwings feature striking bright pink or magenta spots and a marginal band.
