Subspecies in India
(1) Graphium aristeus anticrates (Doubleday, 1846) – Assam Chain Swordtail
Conservation and Special status
This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the WildLife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 ('WPAA').
Photo Gallery and Species Biology
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This species has been recorded so far from Meghalaya, and West Bengal, within the Indian limits.
This species is common.
This species is legally protected in India under Schedule II of the WildLife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 ('WPAA').| State | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | No date |
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| Andaman and Nicobar Islands UT | |||||||||||||
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| Meghalaya | 10 | ||||||||||||
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| West Bengal | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| Total | 1 | 12 |
Unknown.
Page citation
Tadse, S., and K. Kunte. 2026. Graphium aristeus (Stoll, [1780]) – Chain Swordtail. In Kunte, K., S. Sondhi, and P. Roy (Chief Editors). Butterflies of India, v. 4.12. Published by the Indian Foundation for Butterflies. URL: https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/index.php/graphium-aristeus, accessed 2026/05/24.