Papilio blumei (Green Swallowtail),

Description

Coloration: Bright green with iridescent blue and black wing markings.
Body Structure: A medium-sized butterfly with elongated wings and a slender body.
Sexual Dimorphism: Males are smaller with more vivid blue markings.
Flight Patterns: Graceful, quick flight often seen in open areas and meadows.
Feeding Habits: Nectarivorous, feeds on a variety of flowers found in tropical habitats.
Reproductive Behavior: Mating occurs in mid-flight, with eggs laid on host plants where larvae feed.
Geographical Range: Found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Preferred Habitats: Tropical rainforests and open woodland edges.
Threats: Deforestation and urban expansion.
Conservation Efforts: Habitat protection and restoration are critical for this species.