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Mocker Swallowtail

Papilio dardanus

Taxonomy

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

About

Papilio dardanus, the African swallowtail, mocker swallowtail or flying handkerchief, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae (the swallowtails). The species is broadly distributed throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The British entomologist E. B. Poulton described it as "the most interesting butterfly in the world".

Frequently Asked Questions

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