Heraclides
Heraclides
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Papilionoidea
- Family: Papilionidae
- Subfamily: Papilioninae
- Tribe: Papilionini
- Genus: Heraclides
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heraclides: /hɛɹəˈklaɪdiːz/
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Summary
Heraclides is a genus of butterflies within the family Papilionidae, commonly known as swallowtail butterflies. The name Heraclides is derived from the legendary descendants of Hercules. The genus falls under the order Lepidoptera, which comprises all butterflies and moths.
Tags
- butterfly
- swallowtail
- Papilionidae
- Lepidoptera
- Heraclides