Papilio paris paris  Linnaeus, 1758

Papilio paris paris ♂ Up. Papilio paris paris ♂ Un. Papilio paris paris ♀ Up. Papilio paris paris ♀ Un.
♂, Chanthaburi, Thailand. ♀, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Papilio paris paris ♂ Up. Papilio paris paris ♂ Un. Papilio paris paris ♀ Up. Papilio paris paris ♀ Un.
♂, Vientiane, Laos. (photo by A.M.Cotton) ♀, Xiang Khouang, Laos. (photo by A.M.Cotton)
Papilio paris paris ♂ Up. Papilio paris paris ♂ Up. Papilio paris paris ♂ Up. Papilio paris paris ♀ Up.
♂, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ♂, Chanthaburi, Thailand. ♂, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. ♀, Lampang, Thailand.

ON : Papilio paris Linnaeus, 1758
OD : Syst. nat. (ed. 10) 1:459.
TL : "Asia" [Guangdong, China].
Distribution : Nepal, India to Myanmar, Thailand,
Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Yunnan, Hainan, S.China.
Papilio paris paris Map

Synonyms

Papilio paris majestatis Fruhstorfer, 1909 : Ent. Zeit. 22(41):171. TL. Tonkin; Annam; "Tenasserim" [Tanintharyi, Myanmar]. (NHML)
Papilio paris splendorifer Fruhstorfer, 1909 : Ent. Zeit. 22(41):171. TL. Siam. (NHML)
Papilio paris tissaphernes Fruhstorfer, 1909 : Ent. Zeit. 22(41):171. TL. Hainan.
Papilio paris paris forma decorosa Fruhstorfer, 1909 : Ent. Zeit. 22(41):171. TL. Sikkim. (NHML) (IFS)
Papilio paris fa. angelicae Bryk, 1939 : Ent. Tidskr. 60(3/4):262-263, fig.5,♂. TL. Assam. (IFS)
Papilio paris forma reductoomaculata Bryk, 1939 : Ent. Tidskr. 60(3/4):263. TL. Assam. (IFS)


Type Materials Information

majestatis ;
♂, Type (red), #149350, Aug.Sept. Chiem-Hoa, Central-Tonkin. H.Fruhstorfer (NHML, examined)
♀, Type (red), #149351, Aug.Sept. Chiem-Hoa, Central-Tonkin. H.Fruhstorfer (NHML, examined)
splendorifer ;
♂, Type (red), #149348, Jan. Muok-Lek, Siam. H.Fruhstorfer (NHML, examined)
♀, Type (red), #149349, Jan. Muok-Lek, Siam. H.Fruhstorfer (NHML, examined)
decorosa ; ♂, Type (red), #149347, Mar.Apr. Sikkim. H.Fruhstorfer (NHML, examined)


Records taken from Literature

[ THAILAND ]
Papilio paris paris ; Godfrey,1916 : 111.
Papilio paris paris ; Godfrey,1927 : 120. (N)
Papilio paris paris ; Godfrey,1930 : 215. (Prae; Pak Song; Muak Lek; Phetchaburi River; Chumporn: Hue Saku)
Papilio paris paris ; Godfrey,1932a : 264. (P)
Papilio paris paris ; Pinratana,1977 : 48, figs.P34,♂,♂(Un). (all over)
Papilio paris paris ; Pinratana & Eliot,1992 : 27,43, pl.48, fig.38,♂. (Chiang Mai; Chanthaburi; Kanchanaburi; Prachuap Khiri Khan)
Papilio paris paris ; Nishimura,1995 : 156-158, fig.5(map). (Nan: Pua; Boa Klua; Mae Hong Son: Ban Ten Doi; Chiang Mai: Doi Pa Hompok; Chiang Dao; Doi Pui; Lampang: Mae Mo; Phrae: Wang Chin; Loei: Ban Pha Nak Khao; Phu Kradung; Khon Kaen: Nam Nao; Nakhon Nayok: Khao Yai; Chanthaburi: Khao Soi Dao; Tak: Umphang; Phetchaburi: Padeng)
Papilio paris paris ; Ek-Amnuay,[2007] : 96, pl.20, figs.P41,♂,♂(Un),♀. (Khao Yai; Wiang Pa Pao; Trat)
Papilio paris paris ; Kimura et al.,2011 : 129, figs.♂,♂(Un),♀,♀(Un). (Doi Pha Hom Pok; Doi Suthep; Thung Saleng Luang; Phu Kradung; Nam Nao; Khao Yai; Sarika; Wan Nam Khiewo; Kao Soi Dao; Doi Musso; Thung Yai; Sai York Noi; Erawan WF.)
Papilio paris paris ; Ek-Amnuay,2012 : 96, pl.20, figs.P38,♂,♂(Un),♀. (Khao Yai; Wiang Pa Pao; Trat)
Papilio paris paris ; Okamoto et al.,2013 : 6. (Kanchanaburi: Mae Klong Station)
Papilio paris paris ; S.Sophonviwatkul, C.Sunthornwiphat & T.Laola,2015- : Butterflies of Thailand, figs., Early Stages. (Chiang Mai; Khon Kaen; Phetchabun; Chaiyaphum; Kanchanaburi; Nakon Ratchasima; Sa Kaeo; Nakhon Nayok; Phetchaburi) (accessed: 2023.05.16)
Papilio paris paris ; Chaianunporn & Chaianunporn,2019 : 87. (Chaiyaphum: Chulabhorn Dam)
Papilio paris paris ; Küppers & Janikorn,2017 : 161-162, figs.Abb.Pa-107-108 (Khao Yai). (Phang Nga)

[ LAOS ]
Papilio paris paris ; Motono & Negishi,1989 : 47, col.pl.11, fig.♂ ; pl.9, figs.1,♂,2,♂(Un),3,♀,4,♀(Un). (Nam Moh; Vientiane; Luang Prabang; Pakse; Nam Iyon)
Papilio paris paris ; Nishimura,1995 : 156-158, fig.5(map). (Sam Neua; Ban Nam Hom; Muang Pang; Xaignabouri: Doi Pee Ban Nam; Vang Vieng; Luang Prabang; Vientiane; Pakse)
Papilio paris paris ; Osada, Uémura & Uehara,1999 : 200, pl.18, figs.♂,♂(dsf,Un),♀. (Phong Saly)
Papilio paris paris ; Cotton & Racheli,[2007] : 335-336. (Thabok; Koun Ngun; Lak Sao)
Papilio paris paris ; Onodera,2009b : 37. (Houaphan: Phu Phan)
Papilio paris paris ; Nakamura & Wakahara,2012 : 41.
Papilio paris paris ; Onodera,2022 : 8, pl.41, figs.♂,♂(Un),♂,♂(Un),♀,♀(Un). (Bolikhamxai: Thabok; Xiengkhouang: Tha)

[ CAMBODIA ]
Papilio paris paris ; Monastyrskii et al.,2011 : 128. (Phnom Samkos W.S.)
Papilio paris paris ; Kosterin,2019b : 26. (Mondulkiri)
Papilio paris paris ; Chartier & Kosterin,2022 : 113. (Siem Reap; Mondulkiri)

[ VIETNAM ]
Papilio paris ; Joannis,1901 : 333. (Tonkin: Cao Bang)
Papilio paris ; Fruhstorfer,1903 : 186-190. (Tonkin: Mau-Son; Than-Moi; Chiem-Hoa / Annam: Phuc-Son)
Papilio paris f. indo-chinensis ; Lemée,1950 : 4. (Hagiang)
Papilio paris paris f.vern. splendorifer ; Metaye,1957 : 83. (N / C / S)
Papilio paris paris f.aest. paris ; Metaye,1957 : 83. (N / C / S)
Papilio paris paris ; Nishimura,1995 : 156-158, fig.5(map). (Hoa Binh: Mai Chau; Binh Dinh: Qui Nhon)
Papilio paris paris ; Ikeda et al.,1998 : 17, figs.4:14,♂,15,♂(Un), 9:12(♂genitalia). (Cuc Phuong)
Papilio paris paris ; Shinkai,1999 : 56. (N: Tam Dao / S: Bao Lac)
Papilio paris paris ; Luong et al.,2004 : 1, 26, figs.♂,♂(Un). (Cuc Phuong)
Papilio paris paris ; Miyazaki, Saito & Saito,2006 : 7, figs.Pa-19,♂,♀. (Lam Dong: Dambri; Dai Duc Me)
Papilio paris ; Monastyrskii et al.,2006 : 38. (Thua Thien Hue: Nam Dong; Huong Thuy; Phong Dien; Bach Ma)
Papilio paris paris ; Monastyrskii,2007 : 65-66, pl.19, figs.1a♂,1b♂(Un). (N: Hoang Lien; Muong Nhe; Ba Be; Na Hang; Tam Dao; Cuc Phuong; Ba Vi / C: Xuan Lien; Pu Hoat; Pu Mat; Ben En; Ke Bang; Bach Ma; Ba Na; Chu Yang Sin; Hon Ba; Col de Blao; Bi Doup/Nui Ba / S: Cat Tien; Dong Sai)
Papilio paris paris ; Monastyrskii & Devyatkin,2015 : 13. (N / C / S)
Papilio paris paris ; Yokochi et al.,2015 : 39, 44, figs.6,♂,6v♂(Un). (Khanh Hoa: Hon Ba)


Specimens Examined

[ THAILAND ]
Mae Hong Son : 4♂ 1♀.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Chiang Rai : 4♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Chiang Mai : 10♂ 2♀ (incl. photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Lampang : 10♂ 1♀ (incl. photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Phrae : 3♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Nan : 8♂ (incl. photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Uttaradit : 1♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Loei : 5♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Tak : 3♂ (incl. photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Phetchabun : 5♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Chaiyaphum : 3♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Sa Kaeo : 3♂ (photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Nakhon Nayok : 10♂ 1♀ (photo by M.Hayashi and T.Aoyama).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Chanthaburi : 4♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Phetchaburi : 10♂ (photo by T.Aoyama).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec


[ LAOS ]
Oudomxay : 1♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Xiang Khouang : 1♀.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Houaphan : 2♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Vientiane : 1♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Khammouan : 1♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Bolikhamxai : 2♂ (incl. photo).
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Champasak : 1♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec


[ VIETNAM ]
Vinh Phuc : 1♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec

Lam Dong : 5♂.
JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec


Notes

The butterfly is very common in montane forests at low to high elevations (Alt. 250 - 1800m). Both sexes visit flowers. Males form flight paths along streams or forest edges, and frequently come to the banks of streams and puddles to suck water.
It is commonly found as far as Phetchaburi in the northern part of peninsular Thailand. However, south of Ranong, only sporadic migratory individuals have been seen and it is not considered a full-fledged habitat.


Literature

Linnaeus, C.,1758 : Systema naturae per regna tria naturae,secundum Classes, Ordines, Genera, Species, cum Characteribus, Differentiis, Synonymis, Locis.
Holmiae, Laurentil Salvii. (Edition 10). 1(Animalia):[iv]+824pp.

Fruhstorfer, H.,1909 : Neues uber Papilio paris L.
Ent. Zeit. 22(41):170-171.

Bryk, 1939 : Die Artberechtigung von Papilio paris L. und P. polyctor Bsdv.
Ent. Tidsckr. 60:259-264.

Corbet, A.S.,1949 : The Linnaean Names of Indo-Australian Rhopalocera. Part 7. Summary of Determinations.
Proc. R. Entomol. Soc. Lond (B)18(9-10):191-199.

Hu, S.J, Cotton, A.M., Lamas, G, Duan, K. & Zhang, X.,2023 : Checklist of Yunnan Papilionidae (Lepidoptera: Papilionidea) with nomenclatural notes and descriptions of new subspecies
Zootaxa 5362(1):001-069.


Papilio paris paris ♂ Papilio paris paris ♀
♂, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ♀, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Papilio paris paris ♂ Papilio paris paris ♂
♂, Lampang, Thailand. 2♂, Lampang, Thailand.
Papilio paris paris ♂ Papilio paris paris ♂
2♂, Chiang Mai, Thailand. ♂, Bolikhamxai, Laos. (photo by K.Phongpiyamit)
Papilio paris paris ♂ Papilio paris paris ♂
8♂, Phetchaburi, Thailand. (photo by T.Aoyama) ♀ and ♂, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. (photo by T.Aoyama)

1996.10.02 - 2024.04.30.

A Check list of Butterflies in Indo-China, Chiefly from THAILAND, LAOS & VIETNAM. Copyright © 1996- Y.Inayoshi.