Malayan Zebra
Common NameMalayan Zebra
Scientific NameGraphium delessertii
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorslight blue, black, white, yellow
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangePeninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand
Host PlantsDesmos chinensis
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves; the caterpillar feeds and grows through several instars before pupating into a chrysalis, from which the adult butterfly emerges.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its distinctive zebra-like pattern of black stripes on a pale blue ground color, lacking tails typical of many swallowtails, and the yellow basal patch on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a striking pattern of broad black stripes on a pale blue to white background, featuring a small yellow patch on the hindwing near the body.
