Butterflies belong to Lepidoptera group with wings and scales. They have compound eyes, antennae, six legs, and sensory hairs. Wings can only fly when body temperature exceeds 30 degrees. Wings lose color with age
Butterflies have transparent wings made of chitin with colorful scales. They use proboscis for feeding and sensory organs on head. Wings need to be warmed before flight and must dry after emergence. Body temperature should be about 82°F for optimal flight
Papilio is a genus in swallowtail butterfly family Papilionidae. Name "papilio" means butterfly in Latin. Contains about 200 recognized species worldwide. Many larvae resemble bird droppings during development
Butterfly wings are transparent due to thin chitin layers beneath scales. They have taste receptors on their feet to locate food. Adult butterflies can only feed on liquids, using modified proboscis
Female butterflies lay eggs on plant leaves and stems. Eggs are spherical, oval or cylindrical and surrounded by chorion. Egg stage lasts 3-7 days
Butterflies are flying insects with two pairs of colorful wings. Approximately 17,500 species exist worldwide. Identification possible through wings, size, shape, and antenna. Transform through four distinct stages called metamorphosis