Three-tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Common NameThree-tailed Tiger Swallowtail
Scientific NameGraphium antiphates
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, black, blue, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsUvaria, Desmos, Artabotrys
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical climates)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green and camouflaged, while pupae resemble twigs or leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale yellow and black striped pattern, and most notably by the three prominent tails on each hindwing, along with the blue and orange spots at the base of the tails.
Description
A striking pale yellow butterfly with bold black stripes across its wings, featuring three long, slender tails on each hindwing, adorned with small blue and orange markings near the tails.
