Tropical Swallowtail Moth
Common NameTropical Swallowtail Moth
Scientific NameLyssa zampa
FamilyUraniidae
SubfamilyUraniinae
Wingspan (mm)130
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (from the Himalayas to Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and the Philippines)
Host PlantsEndospermum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylesoaring
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, adult. Larvae feed on specific host plants, typically *Endospermum* species.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, dark brown wings with broad white diagonal bands, and long, swallowtail-like tails on the hindwings. Often mistaken for a butterfly due to its diurnal flight.
Description
A large, dark brown moth with broad wings featuring prominent white or pale brown diagonal stripes across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings possess distinctive, long, swallowtail-like tails.
