Graphium antheus are very strong fliers.
   Their flight period is year round, peaking from November - December.
   Their preferred terrain includes forests and woodlands, tropical rainforests, savannas, and agricultural and cultivated areas.
   They are attracted to the vivid colors and enticing smells of flowers.
   While feeding on the pollen for nutrition, they inadvertently collect and transfer pollen, contributing to the cross pollination of various plants.
   The best time to see larger striped swordtails is during warm days preferably in late morning to mid afternoon when they are most active.
   They are not a poisonous, but they have a special gland that secretes bad odors and chemicals.
   Predators to Large Striped Swordtails are are birds, spiders, insects, mammals and reptiles.
    Although they belong to a family known for its vibrant plumage patterns, Graphium antheus displays unusual camouflage that resembles a bunch of leaves when resting.