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Swallowtail Butterfly
Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica. The family includes the largest butterflies in the world, the birdwing butterflies of the genus '' Ornithoptera''. Swallowtails have a number of distinctive features; for example, the papilionid caterpillar bears a repugnatorial organ called the osmeterium on its prothorax. The osmeterium normally remains hidden, but when threatened, the larva turns it outward through a transverse dorsal groove by inflating it with fluid. The forked appearance in some of the swallowtails' hindwings, which can be seen when the butterfly is resting with its wings spread, gave rise to the common name ''swallowtail''. As for its formal name, Linnaeus chose ''Papilio'' for the type genus, as ''papilio'' is Latin for "butterfly". For the specific epithets of the genus, Linnaeus applie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papilio Machaon
''Papilio machaon'', the Old World swallowtail, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail (a common name applied to all members of the family, but this species was the first to be given the name). It is the type species of the genus ''Papilio''. This widespread species is found in much of the Palearctic (it is the only swallowtail in most of Europe) and in North America. Etymology This species is named after Machaon (mythology), Machaon () a figure in Greek mythology. He was a son of Asclepius. The specific name (zoology), specific epithet ' refers to Machaon (physician), Machaon, son of Asclepius in the works of Homer. Taxonomy ''Papilio machaon'' was named by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae, 10th edition of ''Systema Naturae'' in 1758, alongside nearly 200 other species of butterfly. Later, Pierre André Latreille designated it as the type species of the genus ''Papilio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battus (butterfly)
''Battus'' is a New World genus of butterflies that are usually found around pipevine (genus ''Aristolochia'') plants. The caterpillars feed off the poisonous pipevines, making the insects poisonous themselves; they taste very bad to ward off predators. Since birds avoid these butterflies, other swallowtail species mimic their coloration. The common North American species are '' Battus polydamas'' and ''Battus philenor''. Etymology In Greek mythology, Battus is a shepherd who witnessed Hermes stealing Apollo's cattle. Because he broke his promise not to reveal this theft, Hermes turned him to stone. Species Listed alphabetically within groups:Glassberg, J. (2007) A Swift Guide to the Butterflies of Mexico and Central America, Sunstreak Books, pp.8-9. subgenus: ''Battuosa'' Möhn, 1999 :species group: ''belus'' Möhn, 1999 ::* '' Battus belus'' (Cramer, 1777) – Belus swallowtail ::* '' Battus crassus'' (Cramer, 1777) – Crassus swallowtail ::* '' Battus eracon'' (Godman & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papilio
''Papilio'' is a genus in the swallowtail butterfly family, Papilionidae, as well as the only representative of the tribe Papilionini. The word ''papilio'' is Latin for butterfly. It includes the common yellow swallowtail ('' Papilio machaon''), which is widespread in the Northern Hemisphere and the type species of the genus, as well as a number of other well-known North American species such as the western tiger swallowtail ('' Papilio rutulus''). Familiar species elsewhere in the world include the Mormons (''Papilio polytes'', '' Papilio polymnestor'', '' Papilio memnon'', and '' Papilio deiphobus'') in Asia, the orchard and Ulysses swallowtails in Australia ('' Papilio aegeus'', '' Papilio ulysses'', respectively) and the citrus swallowtail of Africa ('' Papilio demodocus''). Older classifications of the swallowtails tended to use many rather small genera. More recent classifications have been more conservative, and as a result a number of former genera are now absorbed withi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pachliopta
Red-bodied swallowtails, or ruby swallowtail (due to the color), are butterflies in the Papilionidae, swallowtail family, that belong to the genera ''Atrophaneura'', ''Byasa'', ''Losaria'', or ''Pachliopta''. They are generally found in Asia (Indomalayan realm). Insect collecting, Collectors have found the red-bodied swallowtails difficult to kill. Pinching the thorax, a method which kills most butterflies, is withstood and only stuns the butterfly temporarily. Life history The larvae resemble those of other Troidini. Fleshy spine-like tubercles, often with red tips, line the caterpillars' backs, and their bodies are dark red to brown and velvety black or shades of grey with a pattern of black lines. They feed on species of ''Aristolochia'' and ''Thottea''. Chrysalids are camouflaged to look like a dead leaf or twig. They are attached by a girdle and an anal pad. Adults are nectar feeding. Many species of red-bodied swallowtails show aposematism, and serve as models for Batesia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithoptera
''Ornithoptera'' is a genus of birdwing butterflies found in the northern portion of the Australasian realm, east of Weber's line; the Moluccas, New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and northeastern Australia; except for '' Ornithoptera richmondia'', which may be found in far northeastern New South Wales, Australia, therefore the southernmost distribution of birdwings. This genus includes the two largest butterfly species in the world, the Queen Alexandra's birdwing and the Goliath birdwing. ''Ornithoptera'' species are highly prized by insect collectors because they are rare, large, and considered exceptionally beautiful. Species : subgenus: ''Aetheoptera'' ::* '' Ornithoptera victoriae'' – Queen Victoria's birdwing : subgenus: ''Ornithoptera'' ::* '' Ornithoptera aesacus'' – Obi Island birdwing ::* '' Ornithoptera croesus'' – Wallace's golden birdwing ::* '' Ornithoptera euphorion'' – Cairns birdwing ::* '' Ornithoptera priamus'' – common green birdwing ::* '' Ornithopte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mimoides
''Mimoides'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Papilionidae. The species native to the Americas were formerly in genus ''Eurytides''. Species * '' Mimoides ariarathes'' (Esper, 1788) * '' Mimoides euryleon'' (Hewitson, 856 – false cattleheart swallowtail * '' Mimoides ilus'' (Fabricius, 1793) – Ilus swallowtail or dual-spotted swallowtail * '' Mimoides lysithous'' (Hübner, 821 * '' Mimoides microdamas'' (Burnmeister, 1878) * '' Mimoides pausanias'' (Hewitson, 1852) – bluish mimic-swallowtail or Pausanias swallowtail * '' Mimoides phaon'' (Boisduval, 1836) – variable swallowtail or red-sided swallowtail * '' Mimoides protodamas'' (Godart, 1819) * '' Mimoides thymbraeus'' (Boisduval, 1836) – white-crescent swallowtail * ''Mimoides xeniades'' (Hewitson, 1867) * ''Mimoides xynias ''Mimoides'' is a genus of butterfly, butterflies in the family Papilionidae. The species native to the Americas were formerly in genus ''Eurytides''. Species * ''Mimoides ariarathes'' (E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meandrusa
''Meandrusa'' is a genus of butterflies within the subfamily Papilioninae of the family Papilionidae Swallowtail butterflies are large, colorful Butterfly, butterflies in the family Papilionidae, and include over 550 species. Though the majority are tropical, members of the family inhabit every continent except Antarctica. The family includ ... (swallowtails). Species *'' Meandrusa gyas'' (Westwood, 1841) – brown gorgon *'' Meandrusa lachinus'' (Fruhstorfer, 1902) *'' Meandrusa payeni'' (Boisduval, 1836) – yellow gorgon *'' Meandrusa sciron'' (Leech, 1890) – Eastern brown gorgon References Papilionidae Butterfly genera Taxa named by Frederic Moore Taxa described in 1888 {{Papilionidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Losaria
Red-bodied swallowtails, or ruby swallowtail (due to the color), are butterflies in the swallowtail family, that belong to the genera ''Atrophaneura'', ''Byasa'', ''Losaria'', or ''Pachliopta''. They are generally found in Asia (Indomalayan realm). Collectors have found the red-bodied swallowtails difficult to kill. Pinching the thorax, a method which kills most butterflies, is withstood and only stuns the butterfly temporarily. Life history The larvae resemble those of other Troidini. Fleshy spine-like tubercles, often with red tips, line the caterpillars' backs, and their bodies are dark red to brown and velvety black or shades of grey with a pattern of black lines. They feed on species of ''Aristolochia'' and '' Thottea''. Chrysalids are camouflaged to look like a dead leaf or twig. They are attached by a girdle and an anal pad. Adults are nectar feeding. Many species of red-bodied swallowtails show aposematism, and serve as models for Batesian mimicry. The biology of ''Pac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamproptera
''Lamproptera'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Papilionidae and the tribe Leptocircini. Species References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3216862 Papilionidae Butterfly genera Taxa described in 1833 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iphiclides
''Iphiclides'' is a genus of butterflies of the family Papilionidae (swallowtails). Taxonomy The genus was described by Jacob Hübner in 1819. It contains three species: '' I. feisthamelii'' ( Duponchel, 1832) (in some schemes as a subspecies instead), the poorly known '' I. podalirinus'' ( Oberthür, 1890), and the type species '' I. podalirius'' (Linnaeus, 1758). '' Iphiclides podalirinus'' ( Oberthür, 1890), the Chinese scarce swallowtail, is a little-known species occurring in China, that was also previously considered a subspecies of ''I. podalirius''. It is not known to be threatened but more data is required on this butterfly. '' Iphiclides feisthamelii'' ( Duponchel, 1832), the southern swallowtail, is found on the Iberian Peninsula and in Northwest Africa. These are often considered as subspecies of ''I. podalirius'', although some specimens from Northwest Africa can have notable genetic differences. '' Iphiclides podalirius'' (Linnaeus, 1758), the scarce swallowtail, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graphium (butterfly)
''Graphium'' is a genus of mostly tropical swallowtail butterflies commonly known as swordtails, kite swallowtails, or ladies. Native to Eurasia, Africa, and Oceania, the genus is represented by over 100 species. Their colouration is as variable as the habitats they frequent; from rainforest to savannah. Some possess tails which may be long and swordlike, while others lack any hindwing extensions. ''Graphium'' species are often sighted at mud puddles. The more colourful species are popular with collectors and are commonly seen mounted in frames for sale. Well-known species include the tailed jay (''Graphium agamemnon''), common bluebottle (''G. sarpedon''), and the purple-spotted swallowtail (''G. weiskei''). One species, '' G. idaeoides'', is notable for being a perfect mimic of the danainid ''Idea leuconoe''. Larvae feed variously on Annonaceae The Annonaceae are a Family (biology), family of flowering plants consisting of trees, shrubs, or rarely lianas commonly known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurytides
''Eurytides'' is a genus of butterflies in the family Papilionidae, found in North, Central, and South America. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Eurytides'': Subgenus ''Bellerographium'' Möhn, 2002 * '' Eurytides bellerophon'' (Dahlman, 1823) Subgenus ''Eurytides'' * '' Eurytides salvini'' (Bates, 1864) – Salvin's kite swallowtail * '' Eurytides columbus'' (Kollar, 1850) * '' Eurytides orabilis'' (Butler, 1872) – thick-edged kite swallowtail * '' Eurytides serville'' (Godart, 1824) – Serville swordtail * '' Eurytides callias'' (Rothschild & Jordan, 1906) – Callias kite swallowtail * '' Eurytides dolicaon'' (Cramer, 776 – dolicaon kite swallowtail * '' Eurytides iphitas'' Hübner, 821 __NOTOC__ Year 821 (Roman numerals, DCCCXXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. Events By place Byzantine Empire * Byzantine general Thomas the Slav leads a revolt, and secures control over most of the Byzan .../small> ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
