Insect · GBIF taxon 1937911
Paris Peacock Butterfly
Papilio parisAlso known as Paris Peacock Swallowtail, Paris Peacock
Paris peacock swallowtails feature striking iridescent green speckles scattered across velvet black wings, anchored by a vibrant cyan-blue patch on each hindwing. Caterpillars feed on trees in the citrus family and extend a pungent fork-like organ called an osmeterium when threatened. Males frequently gather along moist riverbanks and damp forest trails to puddle for dissolved minerals.
IridescentForest DwellerPollinator
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flower Nectar
- Rutaceae Foliage
- Damp Soil Minerals
Predators
- Birds
- Lizards
- Praying Mantises
ThreatsDeforestation, habitat loss, commercial butterfly collecting
HabitatsTropical moist forests, subtropical evergreen woodlands, hillside clearings
Life span1–2 months (adult stage)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPapilionidae
- SpeciesPapilio paris
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Puddling Spots: Look for congregations of males sipping moisture near muddy riverbanks early in the day.
- Host Plants: Search for large green larvae resting on the foliage of wild citrus trees.
- Nectar Visits: Watch sunny forest gaps where adults alight briefly on bright blossoms.
Cousin Jeevan Jose, Kerala, India / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Andrew Lai, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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