Red Marked Clubtail
Common NameRed Marked Clubtail
Scientific NamePachliopta coon
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsblack, red, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAristolochia tagala, Aristolochia indica
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in its range
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants of the Aristolochia genus. Larvae are dark with fleshy tubercles, feeding on the leaves, and pupate into camouflaged green or brown chrysalises.
Identification TipsKey features include its black wings, bright red body, large white patch on the hindwings, red submarginal spots, and especially the unique club-shaped (spatulate) tails on the hindwings.
Description
A striking black swallowtail butterfly with a bright red body, prominent white discal patches on the hindwings, and a series of vivid red submarginal spots, featuring distinctive spatulate tails.
