Question

Which is the largest butterfly in India?
A. Andaman Crow
B. Birdwing
C. Tamil lacewing
D. Tree Nymph butterfly

Answer 1

Hint:The scientific name of the butterfly is Troides Aeacus and it belongs in the Papilionidae genus. The butterfly is found in Taiwan, Cambodia, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, India, Nepal, Burma, and China.

Complete answer:The Southern Birdwing, which was recorded by Brigadier William Harry Evans, a British military officer, and lepidopterist, in 1932 is marginally smaller standing at 190 mm than the Golden Birdwing which has a wingspan of 194 mm. Compared to them, the male Golden Birdwing is much smaller and stands at only 106 mm. The latest issue of Bionotes provided many new measurements along with 24 other species of butterflies. The scientific name of this butterfly is Troides Aeacus. The female Golden Birdwing can be found in Didihat, Uttarakhand, and the male Golden Birdwing in Wankhar Butterfly Museum, Meghalaya. Although the butterfly is not endangered and is most common, it is classified and vulnerable and may require fortification in Peninsular Malaysia. For about 90 years, the record that had been held by an unknown species is now given to India with the Golden Birdwing as its largest butterfly.

Thus, option (B) is correct.

Note: In the males, the forewings are murky, with veins edged by whitish color, whereas the hindwings are bright yellow. The bottom side of the wings is sort of like to the upside. The females are larger than the males and have chromatic or murky wings. The head, chest, and stomach of this butterfly are largely murky, with minor red patches on the chest and a yellow foundation of the stomach.