Scamander Swallowtail
Common NameScamander Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio scamander
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsblack, cream, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Brazil
Host PlantsCitrus sinensis, Citrus reticulata
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable climates, peaking in warmer months
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, dark wings with a specific pattern of cream-yellow and orange-red spots, and the presence of short tails on the hindwings.
Description
A large black swallowtail butterfly featuring prominent cream-yellow spots across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by a row of smaller orange-red spots along the hindwing margins.
