Papilio helenus enganius

(Doherty, 1891)

Vernacular names

English : Red helen
French : Hélène rouge

Classification

Class : Insecta
Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Papilionidae
Notes : Up 13 other subspecies known.

Identification

Very large species, growing to a wingspan over 15 cm. Black body with white dots on cephalothorax. Black wings with large spatulate tails. White patch on hindwings (usually concealed) and row of red circles near hindwing edges.

Range and habitat

This subspecies occurs on Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Lombok. Species found from north India to Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines. Mostly found in forests, including primary and secondary forests.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a relatively large range but can be vulnerable to habitat loss, especially on islands and some populations could be endangered.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation