swallowtails
Forked-tail lepidopterans
Swallowtails are large, colorful butterflies distinguished by the pointed tail-like extensions on their hindwings, resembling a swallow's forked tail.
The family includes hundreds of species worldwide.
Swallowtail also describes a coat with long tapering tails at the back, worn for formal occasions: He wore a swallowtail coat to the gala.
Moth or butterfly young
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- pupaInsect's resting stage
- larvaImmature feeding stage
- instarArthropod developmental stage
molting · emergence · life cycle · host plant · overwintering · diapause · egg · hatching
Butterfly and moth order
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
- nectarFloral sugar water
iridescence · scales · thorax · abdomen · pipevine · spicebush · birdwing · hindwing
Elegant occasion attire
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- evening dressFormal women's garment
- white tiePeak formal evening wear
- black tieFormal evening dress code
lapels · coattails · waistcoat · bow tie · cummerbund · formal attire · orchestra conductor · ballroom
Concealment through visual blending
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- eyespotsSimple light-detecting organs
- predatorsAnimals that kill prey
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
resemblance · palatable · unpalatable · defense · survival · adaptation
caterpillar
Moth or butterfly young
instar · molting · emergence · life cycle · host plant · overwintering · diapause · egg · hatching · pupation
lepidoptera
Butterfly and moth order
- wingspanTip-to-tip extent
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- proboscisElongated animal head appendage
nectar · iridescence · scales · thorax · abdomen · pipevine · spicebush · birdwing · hindwing · forewing
formalwear
Elegant occasion attire
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- evening dressFormal women's garment
- white tiePeak formal evening wear
black tie · lapels · coattails · waistcoat · bow tie · cummerbund · formal attire · orchestra conductor · ballroom · gala
camouflage
Concealment through visual blending
- colorationSurface hue arrangement
- eyespotsSimple light-detecting organs
- predatorsAnimals that kill prey
deception · resemblance · palatable · unpalatable · defense · survival · adaptation
- pollinatorsbees, bee, butterflies, butterfly, bumblebee
- Lepidopterabutterflies, moths, monarch, cocoons, chrysalis
- butterfly gardenmonarchs, painted ladies, chrysalises, caterpillars, pupae
- Butterfly Groupsmonarchs, admirals, fritillaries, skippers, blues
- bee plantsclover, white clover, red clover, wildflower, lavender
swallowtailstank tops
Sleeveless casual tops
hoodies · t-shirts · windbreakers · sportswear · athleisure
- swallowtail butterflyWinged insect with tail-like projections