545 observationsLeast Concern
Ornythion Swallowtail
Heraclides ornythion
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Papilionidae ›Genus: Heraclides
About
Papilio ornythion, the ornythion swallowtail, is a swallowtail butterfly of the subfamily Papilioninae. It is found in Mexico and Guatemala. It is occasionally recorded from central and southern Texas and New Mexico and rarely from southern Arizona and Kansas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ornythion Swallowtail is Heraclides ornythion.
- The Ornythion Swallowtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Ornythion Swallowtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ornythion Swallowtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Ornythion Swallowtail belongs to the class Insecta.
- Ornythion Swallowtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Ornythion Swallowtail belongs to the family Papilionidae.
- Ornythion Swallowtail belongs to the genus Heraclides.