3. PAPILIONIDAE (Swallow tails)
They are often large and brightly coloured
.
Prothoracic legs have tibial epiphysis.
In ma ny species hindwings has tail like prolongation
.
Amplexiform
type of wing coupling is present.
Larval body is either smooth or with tubercles.
Retractile
osmeteria
are present on the prothoracic tergum of the caterpillar
e.g. Citrus butterfly ,
Papilio demoleus
.
4. PIERIDAE (whites or Sulphurs)
They are white or yellow or orange coloured with black markings.
Larva is green, elongate and covered with find hairs.
Larval body segments have annulets.
e.g. Daincha caterpillar,
Eurema hecabe
.
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