Eurytides facts for kids
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Eurytides
Hübner, 1821
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Eurytides is a special group of butterflies called a genus. These butterflies are part of the large Papilionidae family, which is known for its beautiful and often large butterflies. You can find Eurytides butterflies flying around in North America, Central America, and South America.
What is a Genus?
In biology, a genus is like a small group of very similar living things. For example, all the butterflies in the Eurytides genus are closely related. They share many features, even though they are different species. This helps scientists organize and understand the amazing variety of life on Earth.
Meet the Species
The Eurytides genus includes many different species of butterflies. Each species has its own unique look and name. Here are some of the known species in this group:
- Eurytides bellerophon Dahlman, 1823
- Eurytides callias Rothschild & Jordan, 1906
- Eurytides celadon Lucas, 1852 – Cuban Kite Swallowtail
- Eurytides columbus Kollar, 1850
- Eurytides dolicaon Cramer, 1776
- Eurytides epidaus Doubleday, 1846 – Mexican Kite Swallowtail
- Eurytides iphitas Hübner, 1821 – Yellow Kite Swallowtail
- Eurytides marcellinus Doubleday, 1846 – Jamaican Kite
- Eurytides marcellus Cramer, 1777 – Zebra Swallowtail
- Eurytides orabilis Butler, 1872
- Eurytides philolaus Boisduval, 1836 – Dark Kite Swallowtail
- Eurytides salvini Bates, 1864
- Eurytides serville Godart, 1824
See also
In Spanish: Eurytides para niños
