Butterflies

Butterflies feed primarily on nectar from flowers. They suck nectar and other liquids through a small pipe under their heads. This small pipe is called 'proboscis'. They sip water from damp patches for hydration and feed on nectar from flowers to... Read More

The caterpillar stage is one of the most important stages in the butterfly's life cycle. This stage is also known as the feeding stage. Caterpillars, consume plant leaves and spend practically all their time in searching for, and eating food.... Read More

Hibernation means a period when the insects slow down their body function to live without food. Some butterflies survive through the winter as eggs, caterpillars, or pupae. Other species of butterflies hibernate as adults during winter. As the... Read More

Nature has many beautiful creations, but butterflies are undoubtedly her masterpieces. Butterflies, the exquisite, winged flowers of the animal world, have splendid colors and beautiful patterns that are matchless. Butterflies actually belong to the... Read More

Some butterfly species mimic their neighboring poisonous species to ward off the predators. They often mimic their neighboring species by copying the latter's color pattern, along with producing an unpleasant smell and taste. Birds and other... Read More

Butterflies are very good fliers. They have two pairs of large wings covered with scales. Their wings are attached to the thorax. Veins support the wings and ensure the blood supply. Butterflies can fly only if their body temperature is above 27°... Read More

Some butterflies have physical defences. This behavior is common among caterpillars in temperate countries. An example of such a caterpillar is the Nymphalis. If somebody disturbs such caterpillars, they react in unison by lifting their heads up... Read More