A full description is provided by Rothschild, W. and Jordan, K. (1906)[2] It is not uncommon, even in gardens.

Although the species is quite common even in gardens in the neighbourhood of Rio, especially in damp, shady places, we are still ignorant of its early stages.

— Minas Geraes southwards to Rio Grande do Sul, westwards to Paraguay and the adjoining parts of Argentina; not extending to the foot of the Andes.

[4] Parides agavus is a member of the ascanius species group[5] ("Fringe-spots white.

A quadrate whitish spot in space 2 of the forewings is quite peculiar of the ascanius group[6] The members are It is named in the classical tradition.