Order Lepidoptera · Species Profile
Papilio machaon
Common Names
8 photos documented · 16 species in Papilionidae
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Specimen Data
Quick Information
Family
Papilionidae
Subfamily
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Tribe
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Genus
Papilio
Species
machaon
Distribution
Widespread across Anatolia
Habitat
Meadows, open fields, and gardens, from sea level up to alpine slopes.
Flight Period
April – September
Larval Host Plants
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Altitude
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Conservation
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Interactive distribution map coming soon.
Widespread across Anatolia
Scientific Profile
Scientific Profile
Taxonomy
- Order
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- Superfamily
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- Family
- Papilionidae
- Subfamily
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- Tribe
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- Genus
- Papilio
- Species
- machaon
Distribution
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Flight Period
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Habitat
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Altitude
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Host Plants
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Conservation
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External Resources
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Field Notes
Description
One of the most widespread swallowtails in Turkey, easily recognized by its yellow and black wings and long tails. Often seen nectaring on thistles and umbellifers.
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This species profile is compiled by Alperen Yayla from personal field observations across Turkey and Europe. Formal literature citations will be added as this atlas develops.