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

by Alfred Russel Wallace

Variety or local form a.—Like the above, but with the discal spots of the lower wings united into a transverse band divided by fine nervures.

Hab. Waigiou Island (♂) (Wall.).

This species imitates Danais sobrina, Bd., a New Guinea species. The figure represents the upper surface of both forms of this insect.

p. Antiphates group.

99. Papilio Antiphates, Cramer.

P. Antiphates, Cr. Pap. Ex. t. 72, f. A, B; Boisd. Sp. Gén. Lép. p. 248.

P. Pompilius, Fab.; Lucas, Lep. Ex. t. 22. f. 1; Godt. Enc. Méthod, ix. p. 49.

P. Alcibiades, Fab.; Godt. Enc. Méthod, ix. p. 49.

Hab. India, China (“type”).

Local form a.—Podalirius Pompilius, Sw. Zool. Ill. 2nd ser. pl. 105.