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

by Alfred Russel Wallace

Local form d. Wings much elongated, abruptly curved near the base; tail very short; size large.

Hab. Celebes (Wall.).

Local form e. Broader and less sinuated wings, body large, tail very short.

Hab. Ceram, Bouru, Batchian (Wall.).

Local form f. Form of c; tail reduced to a tooth; markings and spots well defined, rounded.

Hab. New Guinea, Aru Islands, Waigiou (Wall.).

119. Papilio Rama, Felder.

P. Rama, Feld. Lep. Nov. Mal. p. 1. P. Arycles, Boisd. Sp. Gén. Lép. p. 231?

Hab. Malacca, Sumatra (Wall.).

Remarks.—I have little doubt but this is the P. Arycles of Boisduval. His description, however, does not mention the distinctive character of the four large spots only in the discoidal cell; I have therefore used Dr. Felder’s name.