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Pathysa antiphates itamputi
Five Bar Swordtail
| Family: | Papilionidae |
| Subfamily: | Papilioninae |
| Genus | Pathysa |
| Species: | antiphates |
| Subspecies: | itamputi |
| Common Name: | Five Bar Swordtail |
| Wingspan: | 80-90 mm |
| Status: | Uncommon |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Thailand •Malaysia •Singapore |
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Description
The species is creamy white above, with a series of black transverse stripes in the costal area of the forewing. On the underside, the basal half of the hindwing is green, with black stripes and spots. The butterfly has a wingspan of 40 - 45 mm.
Habitat & Habits
The Swordtails are remarkable for the very long, slender and tapering tail on the hindwing. They are forest butterflies and are very swift on the wing, with an erratic flight. They are often mistaken for a white Pierid butterfly, as the tails are usually not seen during flight.
Other Observations
To be detailed.
Early Stages
Please refer to this Butterflycircle's blog article - The Life History of the Five Bar Swordtail.
Further Reading
To be detailed.
Early Stages Photos
Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa