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Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

Least Concern

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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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Canada, Colombia, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)

Species

Papilio polyxenes (Black Swallowtail)

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Baluchi Yellow Swallowtail

Papilio alexanor

Least Concern

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Artemisia Swallowtail

Three-tailed swallowtail

Papilio multicaudata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Swallowtail?

The scientific name of Black Swallowtail is Papilio polyxenes. It belongs to the genus Papilio.

What is the conservation status of Black Swallowtail?

Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Swallowtail live?

Black Swallowtail is found in Distributed across Canada, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Colombia, United States.

What family does Black Swallowtail belong to?

Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) belongs to the genus Papilio, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.

Is Black Swallowtail endangered?

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

What kingdom does Black Swallowtail belong to?

Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Black Swallowtail?

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