Species: Graphium antiphates
English Name: Five-bar Swordtail
Chinese Name: 綠鳳蝶
Family: Papilionidae
Description:
This butterfly has about 7-8 cm in wingspan. The wings are white, yellowish and green with black bars and spots. The upside is a copy of the underside but paler. The hind wings have ridged margins and long tails. It is a common species on roads and forest clearings such as the hill top trail on Coloane.
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.