Polydamas swallowtail
Wing span: 80-89 mm (Warren et al., 2013)
Identification: The wings are dark brown with yellow fringe and a row of yellow markings from subapex to tornus. The markings on the hindwings appear greenish in males, and are differently-shaped and red (with black outline) on the underside in both males and females.
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Larval food plant: Aristolochia fimbriata, Aristolochia leuconeura, Aristolochia maxima, Aristolochia pilosa, Aristolochia splendens (Warren et al., 2013)
Adult food: Flower nectar of Lantana
Reported from: Mt. Roraima (Region 7), Fairview (Region 8), Aranaputa Mt., Karanambu & Surama Eco-Lodge (Region 9), Berbice, Demerara River