Papilio deiphobus rumanzovia

(Eschscholtz, 1821)

Vernacular names
English : Scarlet mormon
French : Mormon rouge

Classification
Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Papilionidae
Notes : 5 other subspecies known. Sometimes, this subspecies is treated as a separate species.

Identification
Large species reaching up to 14 cm in length. Body entirely black, black wings with bright red bases. Males have iridescent blue hindwings and less red, females have dull black hindwings with more red rings and edges near body.

Range and habitat
This subspecies occurs in Philippines and Sulawesi, it has also been recorded in Taiwan. Species also found from Sumatra to Moluccas in Indonesia. Lives in primary and secondary forests.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status has yet to be assessed. It seems common and this subspecies has a wide range but is vulnerable to deforestation.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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