China - Silphium Gardens

White flowers of the kumquat (Citrus japonica).

A Comprehensive Guide to Kumquat (Citrus japonica)

Butterflies, Host Plants, Moths, Nectar Plants

Kumquat (Citrus japonica) is a tree that is native to Eastern China. This plant is a host to the Chinese Peacock (Papilio bianor) in its native range and many other swallowtails in introduced areas. It…

Chinese peacock (Papilio bianor) on a thistle (Cirsium spp.).

A Comprehensive Guide to the Chinese Peacock (Papilio bianor)

Butterflies

The Chinese Peacock butterfly flies in eastern Asia, incuding China, Japan, and the countries of southeast Asia. Its host plants include members of the Citrus, Zanthoxylum, and Skimmia genera. The Chinese peacock flies in forests…