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Le Grand Porte-queue

Papilio machaon

Least Concern

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Artemisia Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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 (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Papilio machaon (Le Grand Porte-queue)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Makaon

French Le Grand Porte-queue

German Schwalbenschwanz

Portuguese Borboleta-cauda-de-andorinha

Similar Species in Papilio

Three-tailed swallowtail

Papilio multicaudata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Le Grand Porte-queue?

The scientific name of Le Grand Porte-queue is Papilio machaon. It belongs to the genus Papilio.

What is the conservation status of Le Grand Porte-queue?

Le Grand Porte-queue (Papilio machaon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Le Grand Porte-queue live?

Le Grand Porte-queue 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 Le Grand Porte-queue belong to?

Le Grand Porte-queue (Papilio machaon) belongs to the genus Papilio, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.

Is Le Grand Porte-queue endangered?

No, Le Grand Porte-queue (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 Le Grand Porte-queue belong to?

Le Grand Porte-queue (Papilio machaon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Le Grand Porte-queue?

The closest relatives of Le Grand Porte-queue in the genus Papilio include Alexanor, Great Mormon, Three-tailed swallowtail, Eastern Giant Swallowtail, Anise Swallowtail.