title: Pachliopta atropos
text: # Pachliopta atropos
  
  Pachliopta atropos is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.
  
  The first description was in 1888 by Staudinger. The wingspan is about 8 – 9 cm. The ground colour of the forewing is grey with dark-brown or black veins and markings.The scalloped hindwing is black. The red abdomen has darkened spots.
  
  