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Southern Festoon

Zerynthia polyxena

Least Concern
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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French La Diane
German Osterluzeifalter

Similar Species in Zerynthia

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Caucasian Festoon
Zerynthia caucasica
Not Evaluated
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Cretan Festoon
Zerynthia cretica
Least Concern
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Eastern Festoon
Zerynthia cerisy
Near Threatened
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Italian Festoon
Zerynthia cassandra
Least Concern
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Spanish Festoon
Zerynthia rumina
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Festoon?
The scientific name of Southern Festoon is Zerynthia polyxena. It belongs to the genus Zerynthia.
What is the conservation status of Southern Festoon?
Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Southern Festoon live?
Southern Festoon is found in Found across Europe (23 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece.
What family does Southern Festoon belong to?
Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) belongs to the genus Zerynthia, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.
Is Southern Festoon endangered?
No, Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Southern Festoon belong to?
Southern Festoon (Zerynthia polyxena) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Southern Festoon?
The closest relatives of Southern Festoon in the genus Zerynthia include Caucasian Festoon, Cretan Festoon, Eastern Festoon, Italian Festoon, Spanish Festoon.

Native Range — 23 Countries

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Genus Zerynthia — 6 Species

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Caucasian Festoon
Zerynthia caucasica
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Cretan Festoon
Zerynthia cretica
LC 🐾
Eastern Festoon
Zerynthia cerisy
NT 🐾
Italian Festoon
Zerynthia cassandra
LC
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Southern Festoon
Zerynthia polyxena
LC
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Spanish Festoon
Zerynthia rumina
LC
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