Eastern Giant Swallowtail

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)

Family

Papilionidae

Genus

Papilio

Species

Papilio cresphontes (Eastern Giant Swallowtail)

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Anise Swallowtail

Papilio zelicaon

Least Concern

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Baluchi Yellow Swallowtail

Papilio alexanor

Least Concern

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Black Swallowtail

Papilio polyxenes

Least Concern

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Artemisia Swallowtail

Papilio machaon

Least Concern

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Great Mormon

Papilio memnon

Not Evaluated

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Three-tailed swallowtail

Papilio multicaudata

Least Concern

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Corsican Swallowtail

Papilio hospiton

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Giant Swallowtail?

The scientific name of Eastern Giant Swallowtail is Papilio cresphontes. It belongs to the genus Papilio.

What is the conservation status of Eastern Giant Swallowtail?

Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eastern Giant Swallowtail live?

Eastern Giant Swallowtail is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.

What family does Eastern Giant Swallowtail belong to?

Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) belongs to the genus Papilio, which is part of the taxonomic family Papilionidae.

Is Eastern Giant Swallowtail endangered?

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

What kingdom does Eastern Giant Swallowtail belong to?

Eastern Giant Swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Eastern Giant Swallowtail?

The closest relatives of Eastern Giant Swallowtail in the genus Papilio include Anise Swallowtail, Baluchi Yellow Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Artemisia Swallowtail, Great Mormon.