Species: Graphium sarpedon
English Name: Common Bluebottle, Blue Triangle
Chinese Name: 青鳳蝶
Family: Papilionidae
Description:
The Common Bluebottle has 5,5-7,5 cm in wingspan. The wings are black upperside and dark brown underside. Fore and hind wings have a blue or blue-green triangle patch, with apex pointing toward the body. This butterfly is known for quick flight and can be observed flying just above the tree canopy.
© 2011 Zorac & Visar
© 2011 Zorac & Visar
© 2007 Leemt2
© 2007 Leemt2
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.