Golden birdwing

The golden birdwing (Troides aeacus) is a large tropical butterfly. It belongs in the family Papilionidae. It is found in Northeastern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Taiwan, Cambodia, peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia.

Golden birdwing
Dorsal view
Ventral view
Scientific classification
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Troides
Species:
T. aeacus
Binomial name
Troides aeacus
C. & R. Felder, 1860
Synonyms
  • Ornithoptera aeacus C. & R. Felder, 1860


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