26 observations
Giant Blue Swallowtail
Papilio zalmoxis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Papilionidae ›Genus: Papilio
About
Papilio zalmoxis, the giant blue swallowtail, is an African butterfly belonging to the family Papilionidae. The name of the species is given in honor of Zalmoxis – a divinity of the Getae (a people of the lower Danube), mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories IV, 93–96.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Blue Swallowtail is Papilio zalmoxis.
- Giant Blue Swallowtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Blue Swallowtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Giant Blue Swallowtail belongs to the class Insecta.
- Giant Blue Swallowtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Giant Blue Swallowtail belongs to the family Papilionidae.
- Giant Blue Swallowtail belongs to the genus Papilio.