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butterflies dont have scales, the powder on their wings is what allows them to fly. when a butterfly is handled or loses its coloring,meaning, alot of the colorfull dust on its wings,they can no longer fly.no feathers or scales.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, Monarch Butterflies have scales. Their bodies, wings, and antennae are covered with scales. Scales give them their color. I'll link a video clip that shows two Monarchs that have white scales where there should be some black scales. Scales come in many shapes, from round to long (like hair).
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∙ 13y agoi think that they have , i mean that on the wings ........:D
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∙ 11y agoButterflies (and moths) are covered with hundreds of thousands of scales.
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∙ 9y agoYes, insects do have scales. These scales actually are layered on the shell or body of the insect and it is meant to protect them.
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∙ 9y agoThere are no scales on the wings of dragonflies or damselflies. An insect that does have scales on its wings is the butterfly.
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Do butterflies have features?
No. Butterflies have tiny scales on their wings, and long fur on their bodies.
What are the wings of butterflies and moths covered with?
They are covered with scales.
What animals has scales?
Fish, reptiles, butterflies, and moths are the only animals currently known to have scales.
Do butterflys have fur thick skin or scales?
None of them. Butterflies have an exoskeleton.
What insect have scales?
Only butterflies and mothes have scaly wings. I googled it.
Are butterflies arthropods?
Yes, butterflies are invertebrates, have an exoskeleton and three pairs of joined legs.
What is an environmental variable that affects wing color in western white butterflies?
The amount of UV light affects the wing color in Western White butterflies. The female has wing scales that reflect UV light while the male has wing scales that absorb it.
Why is there dust on butterfly and moth wings?
The wings of moths and butterflies are covered in tiny, microscopic, scales, the dust which you refer to is simply some of those scales which have become detatched.
Do butterflies make you blind if you rub they're wings then rub your eyes?
No, butterflies are not blind. They have large compound eyes which allow them to see in very many different directions.
What are characteristics of butterflies?
Some of the Characteristics of a butterfly are as follows: * A butterfly's pupa is called a chrysalis. * The antennae (or feelers) of a butterfly are thin and slender, with a club shape at the end. * Most butterflies have very bright colours on their wings. * Butterflies have slender, smooth abdomens. * Butterflies have fine scales. * Butterflies are able to rely on their absorption of solar radiation. * Butterflies are mostly diurnal and come out in the daylight. * Butterflies fold their wings above their backs, although they do occasionally bask in the sun and open their wings.
What are scaly wings?
Scaled wings are wings that are made up of a epidermal membrane and are generally no more then two cells thick. The scales grow out of a small socket in the membrane. They are found on moths, skippers, and butterflies. The order they belong to, Lepidoptera, is actually Latin for "scale-wing".
What color are butterfly's antennas?
Most are black. Some species of butterflies have different colors on their antennae. Great Southern White butterflies have light blue tips to their antenna. Some are striped. The antennae get their color from scales, like the rest of the butterfly.
