Wallacea Bluebottle
Common NameWallacea Bluebottle
Scientific NameGraphium wallacei
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsblack, turquoise, blue-green
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeWallacea region (Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands)
Host PlantsDesmos, Uvaria, Annona
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, starting as an egg laid on host plants, developing through several larval instars, pupating, and finally emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its striking iridescent turquoise-blue bands and spots on a black background, particularly the broad band on the forewing and the row of spots on the hindwing, and the absence of tails typical of many swallowtails.
Description
This medium-sized swallowtail butterfly features velvety black wings boldly marked with brilliant iridescent turquoise-blue bands across the forewings and a series of matching spots along the hindwing margins.
