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Pipevine Swallowtail

Battus philenor

Taxonomy

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

About

Battus philenor, the pipevine swallowtail or blue swallowtail, is a swallowtail butterfly found in North America and Central America. This butterfly is black with iridescent-blue hindwings. They are found in many different habitats, but are most commonly found in forests. Caterpillars are often black or red, and feed on compatible plants of the genus Aristolochia. They are known for sequestering acids from the plants they feed on in order to defend themselves from predators by being...

Frequently Asked Questions

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