Losaria rhodifer

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Losaria rhodifer, the Andaman clubtail, is a rare species of the swallowtail family, Papilionidae, native to India.[1]

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Losaria rhodifer

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

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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

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