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Giant African Swallowtail

Papilio antimachus

Taxonomy

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

About

Papilio antimachus, the giant African swallowtail, is a butterfly in the family Papilionidae. With a wingspan between 18 and 23 centimetres (7.1 and 9.1 in), it is the largest butterfly in Africa and among the largest butterflies in the world. P. antimachus live in the tropical rainforests of west and central Africa. The distribution area (range) stretches from Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant African Swallowtail?
The scientific name of Giant African Swallowtail is Papilio antimachus.
What is the conservation status of Giant African Swallowtail?
The Giant African Swallowtail has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Giant African Swallowtail belong to?
Giant African Swallowtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Giant African Swallowtail belong to?
Giant African Swallowtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Giant African Swallowtail belong to?
Giant African Swallowtail belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Giant African Swallowtail belong to?
Giant African Swallowtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Giant African Swallowtail belong to?
Giant African Swallowtail belongs to the family Papilionidae.
What genus does Giant African Swallowtail belong to?
Giant African Swallowtail belongs to the genus Papilio.