Cethosia biblis (Biblis Swallowtail)

Description

Coloration: Vibrantly marked with blue, black, and white patterns, featuring long tail extensions.
Body Structure: A large butterfly with long, narrow wings that have a graceful shape.
Sexual Dimorphism: Males have more intense blue markings, while females display a broader pattern with more white.
Flight Patterns: Fast and erratic flight, often seen fluttering between flowers in open woodlands.
Feeding Habits: Feeds on nectar, preferring flowers in shaded forest clearings.
Reproductive Behavior: Females lay eggs on host plants, where the larvae feed before pupating.
Geographical Range: Found in Southeast Asia, particularly in tropical forests.
Preferred Habitats: Tropical forests and forest edges.
Threats: Habitat destruction and deforestation.
Conservation Efforts: Habitat protection and sustainable forest management practices.