On the phenomena of variation and geographical distribution as illustrated by the Papilionidæ of the Malayan region

by Alfred Russel Wallace

O. Magellanus, Feld. Lep. Nov. Phil. p. 11.

Hab. North of Luzon (Philippines).

Remark.—This fine species has a beautiful opalescent glow on the lower wings when viewed obliquely.

12. Ornithoptera Criton, Felder.

O. Criton, Feld. Lep. Fragm. p. 49.

Hab. Batchian, Ternate, Gilolo, Morty Island (Wall.).

13. Ornithoptera Plato, n. s.

Male: resembles O. Criton in the form and extent of the yellow patch, but the upper wings differ in having the outer half of a lighter tint; on the under surface this outer half of the wing is of a light ash-colour. Abdomen almost wholly black beneath. No red patches at the base of the wings, or any red collar.

Female unknown.

Hab. Timor (Wall.).