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Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Papilionidae ›Genus: Papilio

About

Papilio polyxenes, the (eastern) black swallowtail, American swallowtail or parsnip swallowtail, is a butterfly found throughout much of North America. It is the state butterfly of Oklahoma and New Jersey. An extremely similar-appearing species, Papilio joanae, occurs in the Ozark Mountains region, but it appears to be closely related to Papilio machaon, rather than P. polyxenes. The species is named after the figure in Greek mythology, Polyxena (pron.: /pəˈlɪksɨnə/; Greek: Πολυξένη), who was the youngest daughter...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Swallowtail?
The scientific name of Black Swallowtail is Papilio polyxenes.
What kingdom does Black Swallowtail belong to?
Black Swallowtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Swallowtail belong to?
Black Swallowtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Black Swallowtail belong to?
Black Swallowtail belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Black Swallowtail belong to?
Black Swallowtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Black Swallowtail belong to?
Black Swallowtail belongs to the family Papilionidae.
What genus does Black Swallowtail belong to?
Black Swallowtail belongs to the genus Papilio.