Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
Common NameRajah Brooke's Birdwing
Scientific NameTrogonoptera brookiana
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)135
Primary Colorsblack, green, red
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges
Geographic RangeMalay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra
Host PlantsAristolochia
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesFemales lay eggs singly on *Aristolochia* host plants. Larvae are dark with fleshy spines and feed on the leaves. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, velvety black wings with iridescent green triangular markings, and the bright red head and thorax. Males typically have more prominent green markings than females.
Description
A large, striking butterfly with velvety black wings adorned with brilliant iridescent green, triangular markings along the hindwing and forewing margins, and a distinctive red head and thorax.
