Family Papilionidae | Genus Parides Rank Species | |
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Similar Parides, Parides burchellanus, Parides hahneli, Parides bunichus, Parides zacynthus | ||
Luiz soledade otero parides ascanius conserva o de esp cie amea ada de extin o
Parides ascanius, the Fluminense swallowtail, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Contents
- Luiz soledade otero parides ascanius conserva o de esp cie amea ada de extin o
- Parides ascanius alarmes naturais sandra galante
- Description
- Biology
- Etymology
- References
Parides ascanius alarmes naturais sandra galante
Description
A broad white band traverses both wings; on the hindwing it is more or less red. The larva is light brown, and bears pointed tubercles on all the segments.
Biology
Larvae are found from October to April, feeding on Aristolochia. Parides ascanius prefers wetland habitats.
Etymology
It is named in the classical tradition. In Roman mythology Ascanius is a legendary king. The common name, "Fluminense", is the demonym for residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
References
Parides ascanius Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA