Wallace's golden birdwing

Adult wallace's golden birdwing may be lured using bait traps with fermented fruit or fish to attract them for easier observation and study.

The eggs of wallace's golden birdwing are usually deposited on the underside of host plant leaves, primarily Aristolochia species, in its native habitats, which include the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. Caterpillars are found munching on these leaves, where they undergo their development, whereas pupae typically suspend themselves from plant stems or leaves in more secluded areas to evade predators during their vulnerable pupation stage. Adult wallace's golden birdwing prefer to dwell in and around rainforests where they can find abundant nectar sources for feeding, and the males are often seen around hilltops involved in territorial displays. If searching for these insects, one would inspect the specific host plants for eggs and caterpillars, search along forest edges or clearings for pupae, and visit flowering plants or hilltops to observe the adults.

Active searching for wallace's golden birdwing should ideally occur during daylight hours when they are most active, especially in the mornings or on sunny days when temperatures are suitable for their activity.

Finding wallace's golden birdwing is best attempted in warm, dry weather, as wet conditions can reduce their activity and make some stages of their life cycle less visible.