multicaudata vs multicaudatus

[Kondla, Norbert FOR:EX]

I seem to recall some postings on this topic with respect to whether Papilio
is masculine or feminine but cannot recall what the bottom line was.  I
recently remembered to check my ancient latin/english dictionary and it
claims that Papilio is masculine which suggests for those of us who chose to
follow the ICZN rules that multicaudatus is the correct spelling.  Does
anyone have reason to disagree with papilio as masculine ? if so, why.

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Norbert Kondla  P.Biol., RPBio.
Forest Ecosystem Specialist, Ministry of Environment
845 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, British Columbia V1N 1H3
Phone 250-365-8610
Mailto:Norbert.Kondla at gems3.gov.bc.ca       
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca


 
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