Species: Papilio protenor
English Name: Spangle
Chinese Name: 黑鳳蝶
Family: Papilionidae
Description:
The Spangle has about 10-13 cm in wingspan. The fore wings are dark brown with black veins. The wind wings are black with red eye spots and have a wavy edge. Females have more red-spots at the underside than males. Mature larvae are mostly green with brownish stripes and have a false head with real looking eye spot.
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.