HOW TO KNOW THE IMMATURE INSECTS 



25 a. Pupa normally exposed, rarely in cocoon; mesothoracic legs 

 reaching forward to eyes. Fig. 512 Family NYMPH ALIDAE 



Pupa suspended by the tail or in a girded thin 

 cocoon. They are sometimes dull colored but are 

 often marked with silver or gold. 



Fig. 512. Bren- 

 thia povonacel- 



lo Clemens. -^ . 



25b. Pupa normally girded at middle, rarely in cocoon; mesothoracic 

 legs not reaching forward to eyes 26 



26a. Body roimded; mouth parts not reaching the tip of wings. 



Fig. 513 Family LYCAENIDAE 



The body of pupa is short, rounded and closely 

 girded. It is usually smooth and small. Our smallest 

 butterflies belong to this family. 



Fig. 513. Lycoe- 

 nopsis ladon. 



26b. Body elongate; mouth parts reaching the tip of wings. 



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27a. Anterior end of pupa with 2 points. 



Fig. 514 , FamUy PAPILIONIDAE 



Pupa loosely girded and with two points at the an- 

 terior end. 

 Most of the members of the family pass the winter 

 1 A \—^ in this stage. 



Fig. 514. Popilto 

 Cra- 



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