Papilio machaon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:item
gptkbp:adaptation territorial displays by males
gptkbp:aircraft_operated spring to autumn
yellow with black borders
distinctive and variable
gptkbp:behavior often seen basking in the sun
gptkbp:carbonation not formed, pupates in a chrysalis
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color varies by region
green or brown
bright and attractive
smooth and often camouflaged
yellow and black with blue and red spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine various flowering plants
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty and transformation
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:egg_color pale yellow
spherical
gptkbp:end_of_life varies with predation pressure
gptkbp:family gptkb:Papilionidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Linnaeus in 1758
gptkbp:first_flight elaborate and acrobatic
gptkbp:foraging_behavior nectar from flowers
feeds on nectar
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Papilio
gptkbp:gestation_period about 1-2 weeks
gptkbp:habitat prefers open areas
forests, meadows, and gardens
on twigs or leaves
gptkbp:has_friend attached to vegetation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Papilio machaon
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:5
herbaceous plants
feeds on leaves
on host plants
often solitary
5 instars
mimics bird droppings
camouflaged to blend with surroundings
about 3-4 weeks
green with a horn-like structure
depends on temperature and food availability
distasteful to predators
widespread across various regions
various plants including members of the family Apiaceae
gptkbp:lifespan depends on environmental conditions
about 2-4 weeks
gptkbp:mating_system courtship displays by males
gptkbp:migration some populations migrate seasonally
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other toxic butterflies
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators birds, spiders, and other insects
gptkbp:premiered_on from chrysalis after 10-14 days
gptkbp:related_species other species in the Papilio genus
gptkbp:research_interest studied for mimicry and evolution
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Papilio_machaon_polytes
gptkb:Papilio_machaon_canadensis
gptkb:Papilio_machaon_gorganus
gptkb:Papilio_machaon_machaon
gptkbp:wingspan 60-100 mm