Pachliopta aristolochiae
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Pachliopta aristolochiae, the common rose, is a species of swallowtail butterfly belonging to the genus Pachliopta, the roses, or red-bodied swallowtails. It is a common butterfly which is extensively
Pachliopta aristolochiae interposita
Open wing position of Pachliopta aristolochiae Fabricius, 1775 – Common Rose
Male, dorsal side (museum specimen)
Female, ventral side (museum specimen)
Aristolochia
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Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species that is the type genus of the family Aristolochiaceae. Its members are commonly known as birthwort, pipevine or Dutchman's pipe and are widesp
Pachliopta aristolochiae
…is the presence of large semi-circular projections on the back of the abdomen, thorax and head. The larvae feed on creepers and climbers of the genus Aristolochia, family Aristolochiaceae, and they sequester toxins such as aristolochic acid in their bodies. This makes the adults toxic to vertebrate predators such…
Round leaved Birthwort
Aristolochia arborea flowers
Aristolochia chilensis
Aristolochia labiata