Androgeus Swallowtail
NameAndrogeus Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio androgeus
Common NamesAndrogeus Swallowtail, Queen Swallowtail
Plant FamilyNot a plant; this is an insect from the family Papilionidae.
Natural HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and gardens across Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Parts Used
Medicinal Actions
Traditional UsesAs an insect, the Androgeus Swallowtail is not traditionally used as a medicinal plant. There are no known ethnobotanical uses for this species in herbal medicine.
Preparation Methods
Contraindications & WarningsNot applicable, as this is an insect and not a medicinal plant. There are no known contraindications for its use in herbal medicine.
Cultivation NotesNot applicable for cultivation as a medicinal plant. This species is a butterfly, and its 'cultivation' would involve breeding and rearing in controlled environments, typically for conservation or entomological study, not for herbal medicine.
Raritycommon
Description
The Androgeus Swallowtail (Papilio androgeus) is a large, striking butterfly native to the Neotropics. Males typically have black wings with broad yellow bands on the forewings and yellow patches on the hindwings, which also feature tails. This item is an insect, not a plant.
