Parides proneus is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.
Males and females:both wings with narrow white band, the red submarginal spots of the hindwing straight or slightly curved; anal spot not v-shaped. No discal spot proximalof the anal submarginal one. Width of central band and the number of spots composing it on hindwing variable.[1] A full description is provided by Rothschild, W. and Jordan, K. (1906).[2]
The larva feeds on Aristolochia melastoma.
Parides phalaecus is a member of the ascanius species group[2] [3] ("Fringe-spots white. Hindwing with submarginal spots and usnally also discal spots or dots, or a discal band ; a quadrate whitish spot in space 2 of the forewing ;mostly with tail).A quadrate whitish spot in space 2 of the forewings is quite peculiar of the ascanius group[4]
The members are
A common species and not known to be threatened.[5]
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Parides proneus is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay.
