Oriental Swallowtail
- Pronunciation
- /Or-ee-en-tal SWAL-low-teyl/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Oriental Swallowtail Butterfly
- Plural
- Oriental Swallowtail Butterflies
Definition
A large butterfly species found in Asia, known for its distinctive black and yellow wing patterns.
Etymology
From the combination of 'oriental' referring to their geographical distribution and 'swallowtail' describing their wing shape.
Example
The Oriental Swallowtail butterfly is a common sight in gardens and fields across Asia.
Related Terms
- Swallowtail
- Papilio
- Asia