Jamaica

Checklist of Endemic Swallowtail and Milkweed Butterfly Species

This list of swallowtail and milkweed butterfly species found exclusively in Jamaica is based on the taxonomy used in Collins and Morris (1985) and Ackery and Vane-Wright (1984). For further details on possible inaccuracies in the list see Sources & Caveats.

Collins, N.M. & M.G. Morris (1985) Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World: The IUCN Red Data Book.

Ackery, P.R. & R.J. Vane-Wright (1984) Milkweed Butterflies. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, NY.

Eurytides marcellinus (Papilionidae) Jamaican Kite

Papilio homerus (Papilionidae) Homerus Swallowtail

Papilio thersites (Papilionidae) Thersites Swallowtail