Losaria rhodifer
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Losaria rhodifer, the Andaman clubtail, is a rare species of the swallowtail family, Papilionidae, native to India.[1]
Distribution
The butterfly is endemic and restricted to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal.[2]
Description
Male differs from Losaria coon as follows:[3] Template:Quote
Status
It has been described as not rare but much work needs to be done to clarify its exact status and distribution. It is not listed as threatened.[4]
Taxonomy
There are no subspecies.
See also
Cited references
References
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- K. Veenakumari & Prashanth Mohanraj, 1994 "Life history of Pachliopta rhodifer (Papilionidae: Troidini)" Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society 1994 Volume 48:111-120 pdf