Lamproptera niasicus
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NameLamproptera niasicus
Scientific NameLamproptera niasicus
Common NamesNias White-banded Swordtail
Plant FamilyN/A (This is a butterfly, not a plant. Its family is Papilionidae.)
Natural HabitatFound in tropical forests, typically near streams or damp areas in Southeast Asia, particularly on Nias Island. Its larvae feed on plants of the Annonaceae family.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThere are no traditional medicinal uses recorded for this butterfly as a plant. The request for plant-specific medicinal information is not applicable to this insect.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable as this is an insect, not a medicinal plant. No known contraindications for human consumption or topical application as a medicinal substance.
Cultivation NotesCultivation notes are not applicable as this is a wild insect, not a cultivated plant. Its larvae are known to feed on plants from the Annonaceae family.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This is a species of swallowtail butterfly, characterized by its dark body, transparent wings with a distinctive white band, and long, slender tails on its hindwings. It is known for its rapid, darting flight.
