Fauna 1988 (Butterfly)

On 20 December 1988 the Directorate General of Posts and Telecommunications issues a set of special stamps depicting "Fauna 1988" with the following data :

• Denominations : Rp 400 (Papilio gigon) and Rp 500 (Graphium androcles) both decribing the butterfly of Bantimurung, South Sulawesi
• Size : 22.3 x 38.6 mm
• Perforation : 13 ½ x 12 ¾

1. Papilio gigon

Papilio gigon is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family. It is found from Indonesia to the Philippines. The wingspan is 120–130 mm. The larvae feed on Citrus species and Euodia latifolia, Euodia roxburghiana, and Glycosmis pentaphylla.

2. Graphium androcles

Graphium androcles, common name Giant Swordtail, is a butterfly of the genus Graphium belonging to the Papilionidae family. Graphium androcles can be found in Indonesia (Sulawesi, Sula Islands). Graphium androcles has a wingspan reaching about 80–120 millimetres (3.1–4.7 in). Females are relatively larger than males. The base of the upper wings is white with three black diagonal parallel stripes. The other half of the upper wings is black, crossed by two thin white stripes. The hind wings are white, with black markings on the lower margin. The underside is similar to the upside, but the white is partially greenish. The hind wings terminate in a very long "tail", which is the longest among all members of the relevant family. Body is black, with white sides of the abdomen.