Butterflies

Papilio anchisiades idaeus

Common Name: __.

Scientific Name: Papilio anchisiades idaeus

Family: Papilionidae.

Subfamily: Papilioninae.

Genus: Papilio, Linnaeus, 1757.

Species: anchisiades.

FW Length: 41-45 mm.

Geographic Range: Widespread and common from sea level to 1400 m on borh slopes, in association with disturbed habitats.

Host Plant (s): Casimiroa edulis, Zanthoxylum, Citrus (Rutaceae).

Unique Characteristics: Probably the most common and abundant swallowtail in Costa Rica, it is present in most habitats throughout the year.

Metamorphosis Time Life (days)
Egg	Caterpillar	Chysalis	Butterfly Life
12	45	30-60	21
Total Proccess: 108-138