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Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus

Taxonomy

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

About

Papilio rutulus, the western tiger swallowtail, is a common swallowtail butterfly of western North America, frequently seen in urban parks and gardens, as well as in rural woodlands and riparian areas. It is a member of the Papilio genus, of which Papilio appalachiensis and Papilio xuthus are also members. It is a large, brightly colored and active butterfly, rarely seen at rest; its wingspan is 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in), and its wings are yellow...

Frequently Asked Questions

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