Veined Swordtail
Common NameVeined Swordtail
Scientific NameGraphium antiphates
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, pale yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDesmos, Uvaria
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged, and pupate into chrysalises that often resemble twigs.
Identification TipsKey features include the white ground color with bold black venation, black marginal markings, and the distinctive long, slender 'sword-like' tails on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized swallowtail butterfly characterized by its white or pale yellow wings with prominent black veins and stripes, and long, slender tails on the hindwings.
