| Papilio dravidarum | Wood-Mason, 1880 |
TL: India (300 - 900 m.)
Both the sexes are similar and are mimics of the unpalatable Common Crow (Euploea core). The upper forewing has a small white spot at the end of the cell, a complete series of equal sized marginal white spots in regular row and a terminal series of spots decreasing in size towards the apex. The upper hind wing has a discal series of arrowshaped white spots. It also has a submarginal series of elongated white crescent shaped markings. There is a white fringe between the veins. The outer halves of wings have a dusting of yellowish brown scales.
Similar species
80-100 mm
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishMalabar Raven
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Rutaceae Glycosmis pentaphylla
- Papilio (Menelaides) dravidarum is a member of the clade Papilio castor:
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Species Author Papilio (Menelaides) castor Westwood, 1842 Papilio (Menelaides) dravidarum Wood-Mason, 1880
- Links
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Language Website Authors Butterflies of India Kunte, K., S. Sondhi, and P. Roy
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