Papilionidae: meaning, definitions and examples

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Papilionidae

 

[ หŒpรฆpษชหˆlษชษ™naษชdiห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect family

Papilionidae, commonly known as swallowtail butterflies, is a family of butterflies characterized by their vibrant colors and large size. These butterflies are known for their distinctive tail-like extensions on their hindwings. Found in diverse habitats across the globe, they are important for pollination and are often indicators of a healthy ecosystem.

Synonyms

Papilionid butterflies, swallowtail butterflies

Examples of usage

  • The Papilionidae family includes many beautiful species.
  • We spotted several Papilionidae butterflies in the garden.
  • Papilionidae are known for their striking colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "Papilionidae" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคชเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจเคฟเคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะŸะฐะฟั–ะปั–ะพะฝั–ะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ”ใƒชใ‚ชใƒ‹ใƒ€ใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํ•„๋ฆฌ์˜จ๊ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุจูŠู„ูŠูˆู†ูŠุฏุงูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ค่ถ็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะŸะฐะฟะธะปะธะพะฝะธะดั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Papilionidae

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Papilionidae

Etymology

The term 'Papilionidae' is derived from Latin, where 'papilio' means 'butterfly.' The family's classification is rooted in the early studies of Lepidoptera, a group that encompasses all butterflies and moths. Scientific study of butterflies dates back to the 18th century when naturalists began to classify species based on their morphology and behavior. The family Papilionidae was formally recognized as a distinct group due to its unique characteristics, including their large size and distinctive wing shapes. Over the years, many species within this family have been studied for their ecological roles and their beauty has made them popular among butterfly enthusiasts.