Gyas Hooked Swallowtail
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NameGyas Hooked Swallowtail
Scientific NameMeandrusa gyas
Common NamesGyas Hooked Swallowtail, Hooked Swallowtail
Plant FamilyN/A - This item is an insect (butterfly), not a plant.
Natural HabitatFound in tropical and subtropical forests, typically in hilly or mountainous regions of Southeast Asia, including parts of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia.
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Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThis item is a butterfly, Meandrusa gyas, not a medicinal plant. Therefore, it has no traditional medicinal uses as a botanical remedy.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsAs this is a butterfly and not a medicinal plant, there are no known botanical contraindications or drug interactions.
Cultivation NotesThis item is a butterfly, not a plant. Its 'cultivation' pertains to its life cycle, which involves specific host plants for its larvae (e.g., species of Litsea, Cinnamomum, or Machilus from the Lauraceae family) and nectar sources for adults. It is not cultivated as a medicinal plant.
Rarityuncommon
Description
Meandrusa gyas is a large, striking swallowtail butterfly characterized by its predominantly orange-brown wings with darker markings and distinctive hooked hindwings. The underside often features intricate patterns. It is known for its strong flight and is often found in forest clearings.
