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Zebra Swallowtail

Eurytides marcellus

Taxonomy

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

About

Protographium marcellus, the zebra swallowtail, (formerly listed under genera Eurytides, Iphiclides, Graphium and Papilio by some authorities) is a swallowtail butterfly native to the eastern United States and southeast Canada. Its distinctive wing shape and long tails make it easy to identify, and its black-and-white-striped pattern is reminiscent of a zebra. The butterflies are closely associated with pawpaws, and are rarely found far from these trees. The green or black caterpillars feed on the leaves of...

Frequently Asked Questions

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