Graphium arycles sphinx

(Fruhstorfer, 1899)

Vernacular names
English : Spotted jay
French : Voilier tacheté

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Papilionidae
Notes : 2 other subspecies known.

Identification
Adults can grow to 6-7 cm in wingspan. Abdomen and thorax mostly black with white underside. Wings are black (underwing is dark brown) with numerous pale turquoise spots, elongated close to the thorax. Underside shows 4 red spots.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs from Vietnam to Thailand. The species is found from Myanmar to Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and the Palawan group of islands. Lives in primary rainforests and woodlands, mostly in lowlands.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status hasn’t been assessed. It seems to be fairly common and can withstand habitat disturbance. Possibly endangered on islands.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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