Narrow-banded Bluebottle
Common NameNarrow-banded Bluebottle
Scientific NameGraphium nomius
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, blue-green, red
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, riverine areas, clearings
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China
Host PlantsMiliusa tomentosa, Desmos chinensis, Uvaria narum
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in tropical regions, more abundant during monsoon
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on young leaves of host plants. Larvae are green with yellow markings, feeding on Annonaceae. Pupae are green or brown, camouflaged, and attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsKey features include the narrow, continuous, iridescent blue-green band across both wings, the dark ground color, and the absence of prominent tails on the hindwings (or very short ones). The specific width and shape of the band are diagnostic.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly with dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent, narrow, iridescent blue-green band running across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings have a scalloped margin with small red markings near the tornus.
