The taxonomic position of
P. a. antiphus is uncertain. It is regarded as
conspecific with
Pachliopta aristolochiae by Tsukada and Nishiyama (1982) and Fujioka et al. but recognized as a separate species by Page & Treadaway (1995).
Subspecies •
P. a. antiphus •
P. a. acuta (Druce, 1873) – Philippines: Jolo, Mapun, Tawitawi, Sanga Sanga, Sibutu, Basilan •
P. a. brevicauda (Staudinger, 1889) – Philippines: Busuanga, Cuyo, Dumaran, Palawan •
P. a. elioti (Page & Treadaway, 1995) – Philippines: Siasi The following subspecies are treated as junior synonyms of
Pachliopta antiphus antiphus by Page & Treadaway (1995): •
Papilio aristolochiae poseidippus Fruhstorfer, 1911 •
Papilio aristolochiae kameiros Fruhstorfer, 1911 == References ==