Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes)

Palamedes Swallowtail, a reference photo — Photo: Renee from Las Vegas, USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Papilio palamedes, the Palamedes swallowtail or laurel swallowtail, is a North American butterfly in the family Papilionidae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Palamedes Swallowtail being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Papilionidae
Genus: Papilio
Species: Papilio palamedes

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