White Dragontail Butterfly
Common NameWhite Dragontail Butterfly
Scientific NameLamproptera curius
FamilyPapilionidae
SubfamilyPapilioninae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, pale blue
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, near streams and rivers
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.)
Host PlantsHernandia nymphaeifolia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant. Larvae are typically green or brown, and pupation occurs on the host plant, often resembling a small twig.
Identification TipsEasily identified by its small size, dark wings with broad white bands, translucent forewing patch, and extremely long, white-tipped tails. Its rapid, darting, and often hovering flight style is also characteristic.
Description
A small, striking butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring prominent white bands and exceptionally long, slender tails tipped with white. The forewings have a distinctive translucent, pale blue-green patch.
