they dont they die
All butterflies can use flight (escape) as a defense. Some are poisonous. Many use camouflage.
flight is their one and only defense.
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Most butterflies are very good at flying fast and changing direction quickly. Some like monarchs are toxic to predators. Other butterflies mimic the monarch so birds avoid them.
No, but they are hosts to certain protozoans, such as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha , which affects only butterflies. The monarch has a species defense against predators, which are toxic glycosides found in some parts of its body -- these are unpalatable to predators.
Natural protection is a defense mechanism such as the skunk's spray. Camouflage coloring in butterflies is another form of natural protection.
Natural protection is a defense mechanism such as the skunk's spray. Camouflage coloring in butterflies is another form of natural protection.
All butterflies can use flight (escape) as a defense. Some are poisonous. Many use camouflage.
Viceroy butterflies use mimicry as a defense mechanism to deter birds from eating them. By resembling the toxic monarch butterflies, which are unpalatable to predators, viceroys exploit the learned aversion that birds have toward their poisonous counterparts. This resemblance helps the viceroy avoid predation, as birds may mistake them for monarchs and choose not to eat them.
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There are 128 butterflies in total at the butterfly park. This is calculated based on the ratio of 8:4 for North American butterflies, which means for every 8 North American butterflies, there are 4 South American butterflies. Given there are 64 North American butterflies, the total number is doubled to include South American butterflies in a 1:2 ratio to European butterflies.
Owl butterflies, known for their striking eyespot patterns, primarily face predation from birds, particularly species that hunt insects. Other predators include large insects like wasps and some reptiles. The butterflies' eyespots serve as a defense mechanism, helping to deter predators by creating the illusion of larger, more intimidating eyes. Additionally, their ability to blend into their surroundings further aids in avoiding predation.