Range Expansion of Papilio machaon (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) in Punjab, India
The Common Yellow Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), a widely distributed butterfly species, is reported for the first time in Punjab, India. Caterpillars were observed in Gharuan, Mohali District, in March 2023, feeding on dill (Anethum graveolens) at an altitude of 293 meters. The species’ presence at this low elevation highlights its ecological adaptability and expands its known distribution. This paper documents its occurrence in Punjab and provides details about its identification.
Authors
- Ganesh Thapa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4743-6253)
- Taslima Sheikh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8112-1562)
- Arshdeep Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4183-2764)
Institutions
- Chandigarh University (IN)
- Biotech Park (IN)
- Satguru Partap Singh Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of fauna biodiversity.
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.70206/jfb.v1i4.13745
- Primary Topic
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00