Milon Swordtail
Image: Rocky Reviko T. Lembah (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameMilon Swordtail
Scientific NameGraphium milon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, blue, red
HabitatTropical forests, often near streams and damp areas
Geographic RangeSulawesi and surrounding islands (Indonesia)
Host PlantsDesmos
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed and grow, then pupate into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with bright blue-green spots and bands, especially the prominent red spot on the hindwing underside. The overall pattern and lack of long tails help distinguish it.
Description
This medium-sized swallowtail has dark brown wings marked with striking iridescent blue-green spots and bands, and a distinctive red patch near the tornus of the hindwing underside.
