Yellow Kite-Swallowtail
NameYellow Kite-Swallowtail
Scientific NameGraphium agamemnon
Common NamesYellow Kite-Swallowtail, Tailed Jay
Plant FamilyN/A - Subject is an insect (Family: Papilionidae)
Natural HabitatN/A - As an insect, its habitat includes tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and gardens across Southeast Asia and Australia, where it feeds on nectar and minerals from damp soil.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesN/A - This species is an insect and is not traditionally recognized or used as a medicinal plant in ethnobotanical practices.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsN/A - Not applicable as this is an insect, not a medicinal plant.
Cultivation NotesN/A - These notes pertain to plant cultivation. For this insect, information would relate to butterfly rearing, not plant growth.
Raritycommon
Description
The image displays a Yellow Kite-Swallowtail butterfly (*Graphium agamemnon*), not a medicinal plant. This striking swallowtail is characterized by its black wings adorned with bright green or yellow spots, and distinctive long tails on its hindwings. It is commonly observed puddling on damp ground.
