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THE   AFROTROPIC   ECOZONE

(AFRICA)

Family Papilionidae

 

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Papilio dardanus (African Swallowtail, Mocker Swallowtail, Mouchoir Volant, Afrikanischer Schwalbenschwanz)

Papilio dardanus, also called African Swallowtail, Mocker Swallowtail or Afrikanischer Schwalbenschwanz is a extremely variable butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1776 by Brown. The wingspan is about 10.0 – 12.0 cm. The African Swallowtail is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The male is white with black spots on wings. Hind wings have long tails. It is a master of batesian mimicry.
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Papilio lormieri (Central Emperor Swallowtail)

Papilio lormieri, also called Central Emperor Swallowtail is a very nice butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1874 by Distant. The wingspan is about 11.0 – 12.0 cm. The Central Emperor Swallowtail is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with yellowish spots on wings. Hind wings have tails. 
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Papilio demodocus (Citrus Butterfly, Orange Dog, Christmas Butterfly) photo update !

Papilio demodocus, also called Citrus Butterfly, Orange Dog or Christmas Butterfly is a very common butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1798 by Esper. The wingspan is about 9.0 – 11.0 cm. The Citrus Butterfly is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with yellow bands and spots on wings. Hind wings have no tails.
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The following genera are members of the family Papilionidae (Swallowtails, Swordtails) and they are represented on this homepage.

 

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Graphium leonidas (Veined Swordtail, Common Graphium)

Graphium leonidas, also called Veined Swordtail or Common Graphium is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1793 by Fabricius. With a wingspan of 8.0 – 10.0 cm the Veined Swordtail is a small member of the family NYMPHALIDAE. The butterfly is black with white spots. Hind wings have no tails.

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Graphium policenes (Small Striped Swordtail, Schmal Gestreifter Schwertschwanz)

Graphium policenes, also called Small Striped Swordtail is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1775 by Cramer. With a wingspan of 7.0 – 9.0 cm the Small Striped Swordtail is a small member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with greenish stripes and spots. Hind wings have very long tails.

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Graphium ridleyanus

Graphium ridleyanus is a very interesting butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1843 by White. With a wingspan of 7.0 – 9.0 cm Graphium ridleyanus is a small member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is brown with red spots and red areas. Hind wings have no tails. Graphium ridleyanus is very similar to members of genus Acraea.

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Graphium tynderaeus (Green-Spotted Swallowtail, Grüngefleckter Schwalbenschwanz)

Graphium tynderaeus , also called Green-Spotted Swallowtail is a nice butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1793 by Fabricius. With a wingspan of 8.0 – 10.0 cm the Green-Spotted Swallowtail is a small member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with green spots. Hind wings have no tails.

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Papilio bromius (Broad Green-Banded Swallowtail)

Papilio bromius , also called Broad Green-Banded Swallowtail is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1845 by Doubleday. With a wingspan of 10.0 – 11.0 cm the Broad Green-Banded Swallowtail is a big member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with a broad, green band. Hind wings have no tails.

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Papilio dardanus (African Swallowtail, Mocker Swallowtail, Afrikanischer Schwalbenschwanz)

Papilio dardanus, also called African Swallowtail, Mocker Swallowtail or Afrikanischer Schwalbenschwanz is a extremely variable butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1776 by Brown. The wingspan is about 10.0 – 12.0 cm. The African Swallowtail is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The male is white with black spots on wings. Hind wings have long tails. It is a master of batesian mimicry.

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Papilio delalandei

Papilio delalandei is a very interesting butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1823 by Godart. The wingspan is about 9.0 – 10.0 cm. Papilio delalandei is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with a bizarre yellowish or white band on wings. Hind wings have tails.

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Papilio demodocus (Citrus butterfly, Orange Dog, Christmas Butterfly)

Papilio demodocus, also called Citrus Butterfly, Orange Dog or Christmas Butterfly is a very common butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1798 by Esper. The wingspan is about 9.0 – 11.0 cm. The Citrus Butterfly is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with yellow bands and spots on wings. Hind wings have no tails.

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Papilio epiphorbas

Papilio epiphorbas is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1833 by Boisduval. With a wingspan of 8.0 – 10.0 cm Papilio epiphorbas is a small member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with green spots and areas on wing. Hind wings have short tails.

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Papilio erithonioides

Papilio erithonioides is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1891 by Grose-Smith. The wingspan is about 8.0 – 10.0 cm. Papilio erithonioides is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is dark brown or black with with yellow bands and spots on wings. Hind wings have no tails.

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Papilio lormieri (Central Emperor Swallowtail)

Papilio lormieri, also called Central Emperor Swallowtail is a very nice butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1874 by Distant. The wingspan is about 11.0 – 12.0 cm. The Central Emperor Swallowtail is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with yellowish spots on wings. Hind wings have tails.

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Papilio mechowianus

Papilio mechowianus is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1885 by Dewitz. The wingspan is about 8.0 – 10.0 cm. Papilio mechowianus is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with broad white bands on wings. Hind wings have no tails.

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Papilio nireus (Narrow Green Banded Swallowtail)

Papilio nireus, also called Narrow Green Banded Swallowtail is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1758 by Linnaeus. With a wingspan of 10.0 – 11.0 cm the Narrow Green Banded Swallowtail is a big member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with a green band. Hind wings have no tails.

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Papilio oribazus

Papilio oribazus is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1836 by Boisduval. With a wingspan of 8.0 – 10.0 cm Papilio oribazus is a small member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with a greenish blue band on wing. Hind wings have short tails.

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Papilio phorcas (Green Banded Swallowtail)

Papilio phorcas, also called Green Banded Swallowtail is a simple butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1775 by Cramer. With a wingspan of 9.0 – 10.0 cm the Green Banded Swallowtail is a small member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with a light green band. Hind wings have tails.

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Pharmacophagus antenor (Antenor)

Pharmacophagus antenor, also called Antenor is a great butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1773 by Drury. The wingspan is about 12.0 – 14.0 cm. Pharmacophagus antenor is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. The butterfly is black with white spots on wings. Hind wings have tails.

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