Broad-Banded Swallowtail

Description:

When feeding either at flowers or on the ground, the wings are kept constantly fluttering - a feature common to "Swallowtails" throughout the world. After several minutes, if undisturbed, they eventually relax and fully outspread their wings.

Habitat:

This species is found in many different habitats including rainforest, cloudforest, deciduous forest, orchards and suburban zones at altitudes between sea level and about 1200m. I found this specimen on the edge of a stream in a mountainous region.