An individual with abnormal appearance, usually caused by climatic extremes, pathogens, or genetic mutation.

A state of diapause during periods of heat or drought, such as the dry season in tropical regions. The opposite of hibernation.

The study of the internal and external structure of animals.

Specialised wing scales in male butterflies, from which pheromones are disseminated to attract or convey chemical messages to females.

The pair of segmented sensory organs arising from the heads of insects, used to detect pheromones. Also known as "feelers".

Warning coloration e.g. bright yellow, orange or red, often in association with a black ground colour. Examples include the yellow and black bands on the abdomen of wasps & hornets, and the fiery [..]

Carnivorous on homopterans - as with some Lycaenidae caterpillars that feed on aphids, coccids, psyllids or membracids.

The area of the wings that is closest to the thorax.

Having 2 generations per year.

A single generation of a population. Hence double-brooded refers to a species having 2 generations per year.