The widespread range of "Papilio demoleus" indicates the butterfly's tolerance and adaptation to diverse habitats. It is to be found in savannahs, fallow lands, gardens, evergreen and semi-evergreen forests and shows a preference for stream and riverbeds.In India it is mostly found in the plains but can be found on the hills of peninsular India and up to 7000 feet in the Himalayas. It is common in urban gardens and may also be encountered in wooded country.

বাসস্থান
জীৱন-চক্ৰ
আলোকচিত্ৰৰ ভঁৰাল
আচৰণ