Short-lined Kite Swallowtail
Common NameShort-lined Kite Swallowtail
Scientific NameGraphium nomius
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, pale blue, white
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, riverine areas, often seen mud-puddling
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China
Host PlantsAnnona reticulata, Annona squamosa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on plants from the Annonaceae family. Pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged as twigs or leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad black stripes on a pale blue/white background, particularly the short, broken black lines on the forewing, and the long, slender tails on the hindwings. Red markings are visible on the underside of the hindwing.
Description
A striking swallowtail with a pale blue or white ground color heavily marked with broad black stripes. The hindwings possess long, slender tails.
