pink-spotted swallowtail
Common Namepink-spotted swallowtail
Scientific NamePachliopta kotzebuea
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, pink
HabitatTropical forests, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangePhilippines
Host PlantsAristolochia
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Aristolochia species, sequestering toxins that make them unpalatable to predators.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its velvety black wings with a striking band of bright pink spots on the hindwings and short, spatulate tails.
Description
A medium-sized black swallowtail butterfly with prominent bright pink spots arranged in a submarginal band on its hindwings, which also feature short tails.
