Papilio is a genus in the swallowtail butterfly family, Papilionidae, as well as the only representative of the tribe Papilionini. The word papilio is Latin for butterfly. [2] Lime butterfly in …

Sep 30, 2023 · Type species: Papilio maraho Shiraki & Sonan (sometimes treated as a distinct genus or as a subgenus under Papilio or Chilasa; when so separated no included species are …

As for its formal name, Linnaeus chose Papilio for the type genus, as papilio is Latin for "butterfly". For the specific epithets of the genus, Linnaeus applied the names of Greek figures to the …

Papilio machaon, the Old World swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail (a common name …

The swallowtail butterflies (Papilio) are found worldwide except in the Arctic. They are named for the characteristic tail-like extensions of the hindwings, although many species are tailless. …

Feb 28, 2025 · Papilio is a large genus of swallowtail butterflies within the family Papilionidae. The only representative of the tribe Papilionini, the genus includes about 200 scientifically …

The family Papiliondae contains around 550 species of butterflies including Swallowtails, Apollos and Birdwings. Swallowtails (Papilio glaucas), are large and very colorful butterflies found on …

Papilio is a genus in the swallowtail butterfly family, Papilionidae, as well as the only representative of the tribe Papilionini. The word papilio is Latin for butterfly.

Papilio troilus, the spicebush swallowtail or green-clouded butterfly, is a common black swallowtail butterfly found in North America. [2] It has two subspecies, Papilio troilus troilus and Papilio …

Papilio polyxenes is one of many species in the largest genus in the butterfly family Papilionidae (swallowtails). It ranges from southern Canada to northern South America, but is most …