The forewings are black, with white internervular shading. The hindwings have scalloped edges, are black and have no tails. The hindwing has a line of dark-red postdiscal spots. In the middle of wing there is a big white discal patch. The underside of both wings are the same as the above side, but the underside has brighter red spots. The body is black with a red abdomen. The sexes are alike.
Similar species
88-103 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishRed-bodied Swallowtail
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Aristolochiaceae Aristolochia Birthwort
- Links
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Language Website Authors The insects of Papua Indonesia Jan Moonen
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |