Graphium dorcus
Graphium dorcus, or Tabitha's swordtail, is a butterfly found in Sulawesi, Indonesia, that belongs to the swallowtail family. The species was first described by Wilhem de Haan in 1840.
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Subspecies
- G. d. dorcus (northern Sulawesi)
- G. d. butungensis Hanafusa, 1997 (Buton)
Etymology
It is named for the biblical Dorcas, who in Aramaic and other languages is called Tabitha.
References
- Muller, C.J. & Tennent, W.J. (2011). "Graphium dorcus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T160028A5350627. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-2.RLTS.T160028A5350627.en.
External links
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Wikispecies has information related to Graphium dorcus. |
- Sulawesi Checklist
- "Graphium dorcus de Haan, 1840". Insecta.pro. With images.
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