Taiwan is home to nearly 400 species of butterflies. Among the protected insects in Taiwan, five belong to the order Lepidoptera, all of which are large, visually striking butterflies threatened by habitat loss. Of these, Sasakia charonda formosana, Papilio maraho, and Troides magellanus (Magellan Birdwing) are classified as “Endangered Species”, while Atrophaneura horishana and Troides aeacus kaguya are classified as “Other Conservation-Deserving Wildlife” among protected species.



