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Chinese Yellow Swallowtail

Papilio xuthus

Taxonomy

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

About

Papilio xuthus, the Asian swallowtail, Chinese yellow swallowtail or Xuthus swallowtail, is a yellow-colored, medium to large sized swallowtail butterfly found in northeast Asia, northern Myanmar, southern China, the Korean Peninsula, Japan (from Hokkaidō to the Yaeyama Islands), Siberia and the Hawaiian Islands. It was also recorded in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, India, in 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

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