Daphnis nerii Linnaeus

Daphnis nerii has been recorded from Borneo on several occasions since publication of Part 3 in 1987 (e.g. Chey, 2002), and also from the Philippines (Hogenes & Treadaway, 1998). A brief diagnosis was provided in the generic account. Detailed accounts of the life history are provided by Chey (2002) and by Leong & D’Rozario (2009b).

Geographical range

Old World tropics to Sundaland and Philippines.

Habitat preference

Lowland.