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Eastern Festoon

Zerynthia cerisy

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (प्राणी)

Phylum

Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)

Class

Insecta (कीट)

Order

Lepidoptera (शल्कपंखी गण)

Species

Zerynthia cerisy (Eastern Festoon)

Names in Other Languages

German Östlicher Osterluzeifalter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Festoon?

The scientific name of Eastern Festoon is Zerynthia cerisy. It belongs to the genus Zerynthia.

What is the conservation status of Eastern Festoon?

Eastern Festoon (Zerynthia cerisy) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eastern Festoon live?

Eastern Festoon is found in Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia.

What family does Eastern Festoon belong to?

Eastern Festoon (Zerynthia cerisy) belongs to the genus Zerynthia, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.

What kingdom does Eastern Festoon belong to?

Eastern Festoon (Zerynthia cerisy) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Eastern Festoon?

The closest relatives of Eastern Festoon in the genus Zerynthia include Caucasian Festoon, Spanish Festoon, Southern Festoon, Italian Festoon, Cretan Festoon.