Scarlet Mormon
Common NameScarlet Mormon
Scientific NamePapilio rumanzovia
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)110
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, red
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest clearings, gardens
Geographic RangePhilippines, Indonesia (Sulawesi, Sula Islands)
Host PlantsAristolochia tagala, Aristolochia elegans
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on Aristolochia species, developing through several instars before pupating into a chrysalis, which can be green or brown.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, overall black coloration, and the distinctive, large scarlet-red patches on the hindwings, particularly vivid in males. Females can be more variable in appearance.
Description
A large and striking swallowtail, males feature velvety black forewings and hindwings with prominent, vibrant scarlet-red patches. Females are often polymorphic, mimicking other species.
