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Butterfly - Wikipedia Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea, characterised by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and a conspicuous, fluttering flight
Butterflies - Smithsonian Institution There are about 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, and around 750 species in the United States Distinctive characteristics Butterflies (and moths) are the only group of insects that have scales covering their wings, although some butterflies have reduced scales
19 Types of Butterflies: Facts and Photos - TRVST Let’s explore 19 out of the 20,000 butterfly species without further adieu 1 Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) Monarch butterflies have bright orange coloring on their wings with black veins and white dots, gaining worldwide recognition
Butterfly - Types, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Lifespan, Pictures Butterflies have a bilaterally symmetrical body divided into three broad segments: head, thorax, and abdomen The head is equipped with a pair of segmented antennae, a pair of compound eyes (but several simple eyes in caterpillars), and specialized mouthparts
Butterfly Identification Guide (With Photos) - Owlcation Discover 27 different types of butterflies with unique features and behaviors in this guide for butterfly enthusiasts From the iconic Monarch to the elusive Purple Emperor, learn the unique characteristics of each butterfly species and how to identify them in your backyard and beyond
All About Butterflies - Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory Butterflies and moths belong to the insect Order Lepidoptera, which is a word that comes from the Greek words for “scale” and “wing ” This is because all the patterns and colours on the wings and bodies of butterflies and moths are made up of tiny coloured scales
10 Butterfly Facts You Probably Didnt Know - ThoughtCo Butterflies use their feet to taste and find the right plants for laying eggs Butterflies live mostly on liquids because they have straws instead of mouths It's no secret that people love watching colorful butterflies flutter from flower to flower, especially during the great bloom of Spring
Lepidoptera | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web - ADW What makes a butterfly a butterfly? In common with many other insects, adult butterflies have antennae, compound eyes, three pairs of legs, a hard exoskeleton, and a body that is divided into three parts: the head, thorax, and the abdomen