Graphium aristeus, the chain swordtail, is a butterfly in the family Papilionidae (swallowtails).

The outer part of the wing is dark brown and contains a thin yellow strip.

The outer part of the wing is dark brown and contains a chain of yellow spots.

The underside is very similar to the upperside, but a chain of red spots dominates the wing.

Papua localities: Salawati: Salawati Mountains; Biak: Wardo; New Guinea: Akimuga (Kampong Baru & Fafafuku), Beaufortbivak, Dabra (Mamberamo), East Tami, Homasam, Kobakama, Kopi River (Timika), Kuala Kenkana (Timika), Van Weels Camp (Keerom), Wendesi, Werba (Fakfak) External distribution: Northern India, Sikkim to South China, Philippines and Indonesia, New Guinea, Queensland, New Britain, New Ireland and Manus.