Aristeus Swallowtail

Papilio aristeus, commonly known as the Aristeus Swallowtail, is a member of the swallowtail family widely distributed in South America. Its most characteristic forms are found in the lowland forests of the Amazon basin.

This species is characterized by its primarily black wings with broad, diagonally arranged creamy-yellow bands on both the fore and hindwings. It exhibits the classic swallowtail tails that define this group. Its appearance is a clean and high-contrast design that has fascinated collectors for generations.

At Kukusa, our Papilio aristeus specimens are ethically sourced and legally traded, focusing on the preservation of the delicate ecosystem from which they originate.