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Thoas Swallowtail

Heraclides thoas

Taxonomy

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

About

Papilio thoas, the king swallowtail or Thoas swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. It is found in the southernmost United States, Mexico, Central America and South America (as far south as Argentina and Uruguay). The species is easily confused with the giant swallowtail, which it closely resembles in both larval and adult stages. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of citrus plants (Rutaceae). They have also been reported as feeding on a member of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thoas Swallowtail?
The scientific name of Thoas Swallowtail is Heraclides thoas.
What is the conservation status of Thoas Swallowtail?
The Thoas Swallowtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Thoas Swallowtail belong to?
Thoas Swallowtail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Thoas Swallowtail belong to?
Thoas Swallowtail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Thoas Swallowtail belong to?
Thoas Swallowtail belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Thoas Swallowtail belong to?
Thoas Swallowtail belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Thoas Swallowtail belong to?
Thoas Swallowtail belongs to the family Papilionidae.
What genus does Thoas Swallowtail belong to?
Thoas Swallowtail belongs to the genus Heraclides.