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  1. United Kingdom
  2. Papilio (Princeps) menestheus
Papilio menestheusDrury, 1773
IUCN
  1. Papilionidae
  2. Papilioninae
  3. Papilionini
  4. Papilio
  5. Princeps
  6.  menestheus
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  • Papilio (Princeps) lormieri
  • Papilio (Princeps) ophidicephalus
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60 - 100 mm

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  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    EnglishDrury's Emperor Swallowtail
    EnglishWestern Emperor Swallowtail
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    RutaceaeCitrusCitrus
    RutaceaeClausena anisata
    RutaceaeZanthoxylum
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  • SpeciesAuthor
    Papilio (Princeps) menestheus canuiGauthier, 1984
    Papilio (Princeps) menestheus menestheusDrury, 1773
  • Papilio (Princeps) menestheus is a member of the clade Papilio menestheus:
  • SpeciesAuthor
    Papilio (Princeps) lormieriDistant, 1874
    Papilio (Princeps) menestheusDrury, 1773
    Papilio (Princeps) ophidicephalusOberthür, 1878
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