140 observations
Madagascar Giant Swallowtail
Pharmacophagus antenor
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Papilionidae βΊGenus: Pharmacophagus
About
Pharmacophagus antenor, the Madagascar giant swallowtail, is a butterfly from the family Papilionidae. As the common name implies, it is large (12β to 14-cm wingspan) and endemic to Madagascar. It is the only species in the genus Pharmacophagus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Madagascar Giant Swallowtail is Pharmacophagus antenor.
- Madagascar Giant Swallowtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Madagascar Giant Swallowtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Madagascar Giant Swallowtail belongs to the class Insecta.
- Madagascar Giant Swallowtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Madagascar Giant Swallowtail belongs to the family Papilionidae.
- Madagascar Giant Swallowtail belongs to the genus Pharmacophagus.