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Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran suborder Rhopalocera, characterized by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and a conspicuous, fluttering flight.
3. Mai 2024 · Learn about butterflies, the colourful and diverse insects that belong to the order Lepidoptera. Find out how they undergo metamorphosis, what they feed on, and which families they belong to.
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Lepidoptera Mundi is a comprehensive online resource for all the world's butterflies and moths. You can browse, search, compare, identify, and upload images of lepidoptera species, as well as access literature and maps.
Butterflies (and moths) are the only group of insects that have scales covering their wings, although some butterflies have reduced scales. They differ from other insects also by their ability to coil up their proboscis.
Learn about the monarch butterfly, one of the most recognizable and well studied butterflies on the planet. Find out how they use milkweed, migrate, and face threats to their survival.
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Learn about the endangered monarch butterfly, its amazing migration pattern, and the challenges it faces from habitat loss and climate change. Find out how WWF works with local communities and partners to protect its wintering grounds in Mexico and its breeding grounds in North America.
Discover the amazing science behind butterflies, from their life cycle to their wing patterns, in this fascinating article.
