Richmond Birdwing
Ornithoptera richmondia
The Richmond Birdwing (Ornithoptera richmondia) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Papilionidae, the swallowtails and birdwings. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 2 plants: Pararistolochia laheyana and Pararistolochia praevenosa. This page has 13 photos of its life cycle (eggs, early instar caterpillars, final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller. Bob Miller wrote about it in his book, Bob's Butterflies.
Life cycle of the Richmond Birdwing
Richmond Birdwing eggs
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Egg
Richmond Birdwing caterpillars (early instar)
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Richmond Birdwing caterpillars (final instar)
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Richmond Birdwing pupae
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Richmond Birdwing adults
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Photos by Bob Miller. Free to use for any purpose (CC0). Select a photo to enlarge it or download the original. Using these photos. Add your own photo of this butterfly.
In Bob's book
Bob wrote about this butterfly in his book:
- Richmond Birdwing page 29
- Richmond Birdwing page 71
Caterpillar food plants
2 known food plants.