Graphium macfarlanei (Butler, 1877)
PAPILIONIDAE
Green Triangle

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 25 May 2007)

Graphium macfarlanei

The Caterpillar of this species is green with a darker dorsal line. It has a humped appearance, and two small yellow spikes on its tail. It is known to feed on

  • Soursop ( Annona muricata ),
  • Dwarf Ylang Ylang ( Desmos chinensis ), and
  • Biriba ( Rollinia delicosa ),

    all of ANNONACEAE.

    Graphium macfarlanei
    (Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

    The wings of the adults are black with pale green spots and patches, and have a span of about 7 cms. The underside is similar, except that the underside of each hind wing has some red spots.

    Graphium macfarlanei
    upper surface
    (Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

    The species occurs over parts of Indonesia, New Guinea, and the north-east coast of Australia.

    Graphium macfarlanei
    underside
    (Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

    Further reading :

    Michael F. Braby,
    Butterflies of Australia, CSIRO Publishing, Melbourne 2000, vol. 1, pp. 262-263.

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