Papilio machaon bairdii

W. H. Edwards, 1866

Papilio machaon bairdii is a North American of the Old World swallowtail, a large yellow and black in the Papilionidae. It occurs in western North America, where it represents a distinct geographic of the widespread P. machaon . The subspecies was described by W.H. Edwards in 1866 and is accepted in current .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Papilio machaon bairdii: //pəˈpiːlioʊ məˈkeɪən ˈbɛrdi.aɪ//

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Distribution

Western North America; present in Europe, European Union, North America, Andorra, and Albania according to distribution records. The subspecific epithet and Edwards' 1866 description indicate a North American origin, though precise range boundaries within North America are not detailed in available sources.

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