Riker Mounted Graphium Androcles Butterfly
Riker Mounted Graphium Androcles Butterfly
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The Graphium androcles, also known as the Androcles Swallowtail or White Tailed Swallowtail, is a rare and striking butterfly in the family Papilionidae. Endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, it is recognized for its large size, distinctive white tail extensions, and elegant black and white wing patterns. This species inhabits tropical rainforests, often near rivers and streams. The larvae feed on plants from the Annonaceae family. Its beauty and rarity make it a prized species for conservation and study, highlighting the importance of preserving its rainforest habitat.