Autumn Snowflake vs Black Swallowtail
Acis autumnalis compared with Papilio polyxenes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Black Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Papilionidae |
| Genus | Acis | Papilio |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Papilio polyxenes |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernBlack Swallowtail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Black Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Black Swallowtail
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Canada, Colombia, and United States.
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Black Swallowtail
The Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) is a species in the genus Papilio. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Canada, Colombia, and United States.
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