Papilio machaon gorganus

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_distribution widely distributed across Europe and Asia
gptkbp:behavior territorial
often seen basking in the sun
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:color_variation regional differences in coloration
gptkbp:coloration yellow and black
bright and attractive
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty and nature
gptkbp:diet nectar from flowers
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Eurasia
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinator
gptkbp:egg_color pale green
gptkbp:family gptkb:Papilionidae
gptkbp:flight_style strong and agile flyers
gptkbp:foraging_behavior feeds on nectar
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Papilio
gptkbp:habitat open fields and gardens
forests, meadows, and gardens
gptkbp:habitat_preference open areas and edges
gptkbp:habitat_range temperate regions of Europe and Asia
gptkbp:hair_color brown or green
camouflaged to blend with surroundings
gptkbp:has_pet 1-2 weeks
varies with environmental conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Papilio machaon gorganus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:5
2-3 weeks
on host plants
feeds on leaves of host plants
green with spines
depends on host plant availability
spiny appearance
green with yellow markings
mimics twigs and leaves
feed on host plants
depends on temperature and food availability
subject to predation by birds and insects
various plants including members of the family Rutaceae
gptkbp:life_cycle complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan 2-4 weeks
gptkbp:mating_system males perform aerial displays
gptkbp:migration some populations migrate
gptkbp:mimicry mimics other toxic species
gptkbp:number_of_eggs_per_female up to 100
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators birds, spiders, and other insects
gptkbp:premiered_on adults emerge in spring and summer
gptkbp:pupal_behavior remains still and camouflaged
gptkbp:reproduction oviposition on host plants
gptkbp:research_interest studied for mimicry and evolution
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Papilio_machaon_polytes
gptkb:Papilio_machaon_gorganus
gptkb:Papilio_machaon_machaon
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and climate change
gptkbp:wildlife toxic to some predators
gptkbp:wing_configuration distinctive yellow and black pattern
gptkbp:wingspan 80-120 mm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:butterflies
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4