Scarlet Mormon Swallowtail
Common NameScarlet Mormon Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio rumanzovia
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)125
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, red
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangePhilippines, Indonesia (Sulawesi, Sula Islands, Sangir, Talaud)
Host PlantsAristolochia species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs laid on host plants, larvae feeding through several instars, and pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, black wings with distinct white stripes on the forewings, and the combination of large white central patches and bright red markings on the hindwings, especially visible on the underside.
Description
This large swallowtail features velvety black wings with prominent white stripes on the forewings. Its hindwings display large white central patches and vibrant red markings along the margins and near the body.
