Higher classification Papilio | Family Papilionidae Scientific name Papilio bianor Rank Species | |
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Similar Papilio maackii, Swallowtail butterfly, Butterfly, Papilio protenor, Insect | ||
Papilio bianor
Papilio bianor, the Chinese peacock black swallowtail emerald or Chinese peacock, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae, the swallowtails. It is native to Asia and Australia.
Contents
- Papilio bianor
- Chinese peacock butterfly papilio bianor kotoensis
- Description
- Subspecies
- Biology
- References
Chinese peacock butterfly papilio bianor kotoensis
Description
This species is variable in size. Individuals emerged in the spring reach 4 to 8 centimeters wide, while those emerged in the summer can reach 12 centimeters. The forewings are black with dark veining and green scales. The undersides are brown, turning white distally with dark veining. The hindwings are tailed and have ridged edges containing reddish eyespots. The body is black with green scales.
The male has black hair on the forewings, which the female lacks.
Subspecies
There are many subspecies.
Biology
This species can be found in forests and other wooded areas. It can occur in suburban and urban areas if appropriate host plants are available.
Food plants include species of citrus, prickly ash, cork trees, trifoliate orange, rue, and Japanese skimmia.
