Bhutanitis thaidina
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Bhutanitis thaidina the Chinese Three-tailed Swallowtail is a rare species of swallowtail.
The butterfly is found in Tibet
and China
. The larva feeds on Aristolochia
Aristolochia moupinensis.
The butterfly is found in Tibet
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
and China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The larva feeds on Aristolochia
Aristolochia
Aristolochia is a large plant genus with over 500 species. Collectively known as birthworts, pipevines or Dutchman's pipes, they are the namesake of the family . They are widespread and occur in the most diverse climates. Some species, like A. utriformis and A...
Aristolochia moupinensis.
External references
- TOL Taxonomic discussion.