Papilio slateri ssp.

Papilio slateri ssp.


♂, Surat Thani, Thailand.	♀, Surat Thani, Thailand.

♂, Surat Thani, Thailand.	♂, Surat Thani, Thailand.	♂, Surat Thani, Thailand.

ON : Papilio slateri ssp.
OD :
TL :

Distribution : P.Thailand. (Ranong ; Surat Thani)

	● ssp.slateri
	● ssp.hainanensis
	● ssp.marginata
	● transition zone of tavoyanus and marginata
	● ssp.
	● ssp.perses

Records taken from Literature

[ THAILAND ]
Chilasa slateri perses ; Pinratana & Eliot,1992 : 19,41, pl.20, fig.18d♂. (Ranong)
Chilasa slateri perses ; Ek-Amnuay,[2007] : 98, pl.21, fig.P45d♂. (Ranong) (in part)
Chilasa slateri tavoyana ; Kimura et al.,2011 : 119, figs.♂,♂(Un). (Muang Shone)
Papilio slateri perses ; Ek-Amnuay,2012 : 98, pl.21, fig.P42b♂. (Surat Thani) (in part)

Specimens Examined

[ THAILAND ]
Ranong : 1♂ 1♀.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Surat Thani : 3♂.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Notes

The butterfly is locally uncommon in montane forests at moderate elevations (Alt. 1000 - 1300m) and is often found on the top of mountains. In flight, it mimics Euploea species (Danainae), modesta and mulciber, very well. Further taxonomic study is needed.

2014.06.07 - 2023.05.31.