Graphium weiskei, the purple spotted swallowtail, is a species of butterfly in the swallowtail family; Papilionidae. It is found only in the highlands of New Guinea. These swallowtails live in elevations of 4,500 to 8,000 feet (1,400 to 2,400 m).
The name honours the collector Emil Weiske.
Latin Name:
Graphium weiskei
Quality:
A1
Distribution:
New Guinea
Frame Size:
8 x 8 inch
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