Battus polydamas, also known as the gold rim swallowtail, the Polydamas swallowtail or the tailless swallowtail, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 10th edition of Systema Naturae, published in 1758. The wingspan is 90 to 120 mm (3.5 to 4.7 in) without the tail.

金邊鳳蝶（Battus polydamas），是屬於鳳蝶總科的一種蝴蝶。 金邊鳳蝶最早由 卡尔·林奈 在1758年出版的 自然系统第十版 中描述。 金邊鳳蝶生活在 南美洲 的 新热带界 ，美国东南部和墨西哥 [ 2 ] 。

2019年1月5日 · Belonging to the broader family of swallowtail butterflies, the Polydamas Swallowtail (Battus polydamas) stands out for its tailless design and striking color patterns. With 21 local subspecies, its geographic spread is extensive, ranging from the southern parts of the United States down to Argentina.

2017年5月25日 · Identification: Lacks tails. Black above with submarginal yellow band. Wing Span: 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 inches (9 - 12 cm). Life History: Female lays eggs in groups of 10-14 on exposed new stems or growing tips of vines. Caterpillars feed in groups when young. Overwinter as chrysalids. Flight: Two-3 flights from April-November.

Since birds avoid these butterflies, other swallowtail species mimic their coloration. The common North American species are Battus polydamas and Battus philenor. In Greek mythology, Battus is a shepherd who witnessed Hermes stealing Apollo 's cattle. Because he broke his promise not to reveal this theft, Hermes turned him to stone.

2016年12月4日 · Polydamas swallowtail (Battus polydamas lucayus [Rothschild & Jordan]). The Polydamas swallowtail was originally described and named Papilio polydamas by Linnaeus but was later transferred to the genus Battus (Scopoli 1777) and selected as type species of the genus by Lindsey (1925).

Battus polydamas, also known as the gold rim swallowtail, the Polydamas swallowtail or the tailless swallowtail, is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 10th edition of Systema Naturae, published in 1758.

2023年9月12日 · Polydamas Swallowtail butterflies, known as Battus polydamas, engage in a fascinating behavior called mimicry. They are experts in emulating the appearance and behavior of other species, typically unpalatable ones, to discourage predators.

2019年6月11日 · "Western Group" is representative of Battus polydamas polydamas found in Texas, Central America and much of South America. "Eastern Group" is represented by Battus polydamas lucayus found in Florida & the Bahamas. There may be occasional gene flow across the Gulf States, however, the populations seem to retain identity.

Habita en el bosque seco y húmedo tropical desde el nivel del mar hasta 1600 m. Vuela al nivel del estrato arbustivo, se le observa libando plantas de la familia Verbenáceae y su palta hospedera pertenece a la familia Aristolochiaceae. También es frecuente en áreas abiertas o de pradera, volando con gran agilidad y rapidez.