Milon's Bluebottle
Common NameMilon's Bluebottle
Scientific NameGraphium milon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsblack, blue
HabitatTropical forests, open woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia)
Host PlantsUvaria, Polyalthia
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall black and iridescent blue-green coloration, with distinct, continuous bands across the wings. The specific pattern and intensity of the blue markings help distinguish it from similar *Graphium* species.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with velvety black wings featuring prominent, iridescent blue-green bands and spots across both forewings and hindwings.
