These characteristics vary from species to species. Some kinds of female insects have lighter wings or have no obvious marks or colors. While others have more vivid colors and patterns. At the same time, some varieties of patterns will show a special shining effect in the sun.
Papilio is the general name of Papilionidae butterflies in Lepidoptera, which are generally large insects. It is named after the caudate protuberance on the hind wing, but there are many kinds of caudate protuberance. Black, yellow and white are often used as the background color and decorated with red, blue, green and yellow stripes.
Some varieties have bright metallic luster, such as blue, green and yellow. Papilio has a beautiful appearance, and many kinds of hind wings have slender tail processes. Some species are pests; Some species are protected. There are more than 850 species in the world, while there are nearly 100 species in China.
Most butterflies are large, but few are medium-sized. Bright colors with black, yellow or white background with blue, green and red stripes. The beak is developed. The front and rear wings are triangular, and the front wing has 5 radial veins, 2 gluteal veins, 1 transverse gluteal vein; Tail wing
Growth and reproduction
Papilio Papilio normally breeds 1 ~ 2 generations, 1 year. Generally speaking, butterflies lay eggs in trees, and they choose rutaceae and other plants to lay eggs. This is also a means to protect the high hatching rate of young butterflies. After molting several times, the larvae of Papilio Papilio will suddenly change from black and white to bright green.
In this process, the concentration of juvenile hormone is the key to the discoloration of Papilio larvae. After molting for four times, the larvae of Papilio Papilio appear snake-headed to avoid natural enemies. When it is frightened, it will hold it up to intimidate the enemy, with two tentacles sticking out from its head, giving off a strange smell.