Ruby-spotted Swallowtail
Papilio anchisiades
Species Statistics
Lifespan
3 weeks
In Flight
17
Family
Papilionidae
Subfamily
Papilioninae
Geographic Range
South America
Habitat & Behavior
Papilio anchisiades is found in tropical forests, forest edges, and clearings.
Fun Facts
Fun Fact
A fun fact about Heraclides anchisiades is that it is known for its impressive flight pattern, often soaring gracefully in the air before darting quickly between trees, which makes it a challenging butterfly to catch or observe closely in the wild.