Zerynthia rumina


Zerynthia rumina, the Spanish festoon, is a butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. It is a widespread species in Spain and frequents most habitats.

Distribution

, the Iberian Peninsula and southern France.

Description

Zerynthia rumina is an extremely striking species. In south east France it can be confused with the southern festoon. The two can be told apart by the presence of blue on the hindwing of the southern festoon. The Spanish festoon also has extensive red on the forewings.

Flight period

The flight period is generally in April and May with the possibility of a very small second brood in September.
, form names of Zerynthia

Synonymy

This species represents an extreme example of oversplitting.