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Makaon

Papilio machaon

Least Concern

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La mariposa cola de golondrina de ajenjo (Papilio machaon) es una gran mariposa de la familia Papilionidae, ampliamente distribuida por Eurasia y Norteamérica, con alas amarillas cruzadas por líneas negras y manchas azules. Sus orugas se alimentan de plantas de la familia Apiaceae y de ajenjo, y su estado de conservación es de preocupación menor (LC).

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (39 countries), and North America (Canada).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Papilio machaon (Makaon)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Makaon

French Le Grand Porte-queue

German Schwalbenschwanz

Portuguese Borboleta-cauda-de-andorinha

Similar Species in Papilio

Baluchi Yellow Swallowtail

Three-tailed swallowtail

Papilio multicaudata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Makaon?

The scientific name of Makaon is Papilio machaon. It belongs to the genus Papilio.

What is the conservation status of Makaon?

Makaon (Papilio machaon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Makaon live?

Makaon is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (39 countries), and North America (Canada).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Makaon belong to?

Makaon (Papilio machaon) belongs to the genus Papilio, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.

Is Makaon endangered?

No, Makaon (Papilio machaon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Makaon belong to?

Makaon (Papilio machaon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Makaon?

The closest relatives of Makaon in the genus Papilio include Baluchi Yellow Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Great Mormon, Three-tailed swallowtail, Eastern Giant Swallowtail.