Papilionidae
- Pronunciation
- /pa-pil-YON-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Papilionid
- Plural
- Papilionids
Definition
A family of butterflies characterized by their large size, often brightly colored wings, and long, slender proboscis.
Etymology
From Latin *papilio*, meaning 'butterfly'.
Example
The Papilionidae family includes iconic butterflies like the Blue Morpho and the Emerald Swallowtail.