Two-tailed Swallowtail (Papilio multicaudata)

Two-tailed Swallowtail, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0 (licence)

Papilio multicaudata, the two-tailed swallowtail, is a species of the family Papilionidae found in western North America from British Columbia to Central America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Two-tailed 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.

Easily confused with

Papilio rutulus

Classification

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

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