Papilio benguetanus
Image: Lourens J.H. (cc0)
NamePapilio benguetanus
Scientific NamePapilio benguetana
Common NamesNot a plant; this is an insect
Plant FamilyNot a plant; this is an insect (family Papilionidae)
Natural HabitatThis is an insect specimen, not a plant. Therefore, plant habitat information is not applicable.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesThis item is an insect and not a medicinal plant. As such, it has no traditional medicinal uses in ethnobotany.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsAs this is an insect and not a medicinal plant, plant-specific contraindications are not applicable.
Cultivation NotesThis item is an insect specimen, not a plant. Cultivation notes for plants are not relevant here.
Rarityuncommon
Description
This item is a preserved specimen of an insect, specifically a butterfly, not a plant. It features distinct black and cream-colored striped wings with a swallowtail projection on the hindwings, and small orange markings near the tails.
