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Luehdorfia chinensis

Updated：2024-05-29 Source：神农架国家公园管理局

Chinese Luehdorfia (Luehdorfia chinensis), a species of the genus Luehdorfia in the family Papilionidae, is a National Class II Protected wildlife species endemic to China. The adult has a wingspan of 55–65 mm. The black wings are covered with yellow stripes, resembling the patterns on a tiger's fur. It is a stenophagous insect, with nectar sources primarily including dandelions, Viola philippica, and other Violaceae plants, while the larvae feed on leaves of Aristolochiaceae plants.