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Fiji Swallowtail (Papilio schmeltzi)

Fiji Swallowtail (Papilio schmeltzi)
Fiji Swallowtail (Papilio schmeltzi)

About Fiji Swallowtail (Papilio schmeltzi)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Arthropods
  • Class: Insects
  • Order: Butterflies and Moths
  • Family: Swallowtails and Parnassians

Papilio schmeltzi is a species of swallowtail butterfly from the genus Papilio that is endemic to Fiji. It was named to honour the German naturalist Johann Schmeltz. It is listed by the IUCN as near threatened.

Source: Wikipedia

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  • 2022-05-03

    Kadavu, Fiji
    Image from 2022-05-03