The genus _Papilio_ is a large and heterogeneous collection. It was pointed
out by Haase[93] that it falls into three distinct sections, of which
one--the Pharmacophagus section--provides those members which serve as
models in mimicry; while in the other two sections are found mimics, either
of Pharmacophagus Swallow-tails, or of models belonging to other groups.
Though Haase's terms have not yet come into general use with systematists,
there is little doubt that the genus _Papilio_ as it now stands must
eventually be broken up on these lines. To say that one species of
_Papilio_ mimics another is therefore somewhat misleading; for the
differences between the Pharmacophagus group and the other two are such as
to constitute at any rate generic distinction in other groups. For
convenience of reference a table has been added in which the various
Papilios mentioned in the text have been assigned to their appropriate
sections, and referred to their respective models. {158}
Pharmacophagus Papilio Cosmodesmus
(POISON-EATERS) (FLUTED SWALLOW-TAILS) (KITE SWALLOW-TAILS)
Antennae without Antennae without Antennae scaled
scales. scales. on upper side.
Outer ventral row Outer ventral row As in Papilio.
of spines of tarsi of spines of tarsi
not separated separated from
from the dorsal the dorsal spines
spines by a spineless by a spineless
longitudinal longitudinal depression.
depression.
Larva covered with Larva either smooth Larva with third
short hairs--with or with hard thoracic segment
fleshy tubercles spiny tubercles. enlarged
but no Third and fourth (known only in
spines. thoracic segments a few species).
enlarged.
Pupa with row of Pupa wrinkled--generally Pupa short with
well-marked with long four-sided
humps on each short dorsal thoracic horn.
side of abdomen. horn. Humps
if present very
short.
Larva feeds on Larva does not feed As in Papilio.
_Aristolochia_. on _Aristolochia_.
Abdominal margin Abdominal margin
of hind wing of hind wing
curved downwards bent over in [M],
forming and with scent
a kind of groove. organ in fold
No scent organ. so formed.
{159}
LIST OF PAPILIONINE MIMICS
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