Pachliopta mariae explained

Pachliopta mariae is a species of butterfly from the family Papilionidae (the swallowtails) that is found in the Philippines.

The wingspan is 100–110 mm. The wings are generally black with red spots and white markings.^[1]

The larvae feed on Aristolochia species.

Subspecies

• Pachliopta mariae mariae (Philippines: Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Mindanao, Panaon, Samar)
• Pachliopta mariae almae (Semper, 1891) (Philippines: Luzon, Polillo)
• Pachliopta mariae camarines Schröder & Treadaway, 1978 (Philippines: Luzon)

References

• Page M.G.P & Treadaway, C.G. 2003 Schmetterlinge der Erde, Butterflies of the World Part XVII (17), Papilionidae IX Papilionidae of the Philippine Islands. Edited by Erich Bauer and Thomas Frankenbach Keltern: Goecke & Evers; Canterbury: Hillside Books.

Notes and References

1. http://en.butterflycorner.net/Pachliopta-mariae.1201.0.html ButterflyCorner.net