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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 grosesmithi
Papilio grosesmithi is a butterfly from Afrotropic ecozone (Africa). The first description was in 1926 by Rothschild. The wingspan is about 9 – 10 cm. This butterfly is a member of the family PAPILIONIDAE. Papilio grosesmithi is black. It has yellow bands and spots. The 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.
- GRAPHIUM (Ladies, Swordtails)
- PAPILIO (Swallowtails)
- PHARMACOPHAGUS
























