🌿Native Nature

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

Taxonomy

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

About

Papilio glaucus, the eastern tiger swallowtail, is a species of swallowtail butterfly native to eastern North America. It is one of the most familiar butterflies in the eastern United States, where it is common in many different habitats. It has also been found in Olüdeniz, Turkey. It flies from spring to fall, during which it produces two to three broods. Adults feed on the nectar of many species of flowers, mostly from those of the Apocynaceae,...

Frequently Asked Questions

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