Graphium macfarlanei

Graphium macfarlanei
(Photo: courtesy of Mark Hopkinson)

The caterpillar of this species is initially green. It has a humped appearance, and two small yellow spikes on its tail.

(Photo: courtesy of Mark Hopkinson)

As the caterpillar ages, it develops brown markings, and finally can become totally brown.

(Photo: courtesy of Mark Hopkinson)

The caterpillar is known to feed on

Soursop ( Annona muricata ),

Dwarf Ylang Ylang ( Desmos chinensis ), and

Biriba ( Rollinia delicosa ),

(Photo: courtesy of Mark Hopkinson)

The pupa is green with a blunt brown thoracic horn, and often has other brown markings..

butterfly in flight
(Photo: courtesy of Mark Hopkinson)

The wings of the adults are black with pale green spots and patches, and have a span of about 7 cms.

(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The underside is similar, except that the underside of each hind wing has some red spots.

upper surface
(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The species occurs over parts of

Indonesia,
and in Australia in

(Photo: courtesy of Mark Hopkinson)