The chequered swallowtail butterfly is marked with creamy yellow and black chequered pattern. The hindwings have similar pattern to the forewings and have a reddish spot on the inside edge of the hindwing. The underwing has same pattern but is duller. It is similar in appearance to the Dainty Swallowtail but it has less prominent chequered pattern, and has rows of blue and red spots on the hindwing.