Similar species
60-100 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishDrury's Emperor Swallowtail EnglishWestern Emperor Swallowtail
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Rutaceae Citrus Citrus Rutaceae Clausena anisata Rutaceae Zanthoxylum
- Subspecies
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Species Author Papilio (Princeps) menestheus canui Gauthier, 1984 Papilio (Princeps) menestheus menestheus Drury, 1773
- Papilio (Princeps) menestheus is a member of the clade Papilio menestheus:
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Species Author Papilio (Princeps) lormieri Distant, 1874 Papilio (Princeps) menestheus Drury, 1773 Papilio (Princeps) ophidicephalus Oberthür, 1878
- Links
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Language Website Authors African Butterfly Database
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |