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| Scientific Name | Teinopalpus imperialis |
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| Describer | Hope, 1843 |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Class | Unknown |
| Order | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae |
| Distribution | Southern Asia |
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The Kaiser-i-Hind (Teinopalpus imperalis) is a species of swallowtail highly prized by collectors.
The emerald scales are unique in their photonic structure and as a result it is studied intensely.
Distribution[]
This butterfly has a scattered and local distribution that occupies Nepal, Bhutan and the eastern Himalayas. It is also known from northern Vietnam, Burma and Sichuan province of China.
Habitat[]
The species lives in high-altitude forests. It is not usually found in open areas.