Taiwan Broad-tailed Swallowtail
NameTaiwan Broad-tailed Swallowtail
Scientific NamePazala eurous asakurae
Common NamesTaiwan Broad-tailed Swallowtail
Natural HabitatThis butterfly is endemic to Taiwan, typically found in mountainous broadleaf forests at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 meters. Its larvae feed on plants from the Magnoliaceae family.
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Traditional UsesThis is an insect, not a plant. Therefore, it has no traditional medicinal uses as a plant in ethnobotany or herbalism.
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Contraindications & WarningsThis is an insect, not a plant. No plant-based contraindications apply. As a protected species, it should not be harvested or disturbed.
Cultivation NotesThis is an insect, not a plant. No plant cultivation notes apply. Its conservation relies on preserving its natural forest habitats and host plants.
Rarityrare
Description
The Taiwan Broad-tailed Swallowtail is a striking butterfly, not a plant. It features predominantly black wings with distinctive broad tails on the hindwings, adorned with vibrant red and white crescent-shaped markings. Its body is also dark.
