Indra Swallowtail
NameIndra Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio indra
Common NamesIndra Swallowtail
Plant FamilyN/A - This is an insect (family Papilionidae), not a plant.
Natural HabitatN/A - This is an insect, not a plant. Indra Swallowtails are typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, inhabiting canyons, mountainous areas, and open woodlands where their host plants (various species of Lomatium) grow.
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Traditional UsesN/A - This is an insect, not a plant, and has no traditional medicinal uses as a plant.
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Contraindications & WarningsN/A - This is an insect, not a plant, and has no plant-related contraindications.
Cultivation NotesN/A - This is an insect, not a plant. Cultivation notes would pertain to rearing butterflies, not growing a plant.
Rarityuncommon
Description
The image displays an Indra Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio indra) resting on the ground. It features dark black wings adorned with prominent yellow markings, and subtle blue and orange accents near the hindwing tails.
