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Butterflies use camouflage as an effective survival strategy. Butterflies that might find tasty are well camouflaged or just drab. Some develop spots to frighten or distract predators,like birds, Some have, "eye spots" on their wings that look like eyes of a larger animal. Some species have bright spots near the tail that draw the predator's attention away from the head. Many butterflies have chunks missing from their hind wings. Which made the predator avoid attacking the botterflies head, which would be fatal. They can still fly.Brightly colored butterflies are either poisonous--or mimics of a poisonous butterfly. Butterflies that birds might find tasty are well camouflged or just drab to blend in when they are resting on a tree trunk or rocky ground.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe Monarch butterfly , in both caterpillar and butterfly form , use a bright display of contrasting colors to warn predators of its undesirable taste and poisonous characteristics .
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∙ 9y agoMonarch Butterflies don't camouflage because there is no need to. There colorful bodies ward off predators. They are poisonous to predators if eaten.
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Do butterflies protect themselfs?
Butterflies are almost defenseless. They use camouflage to hide from predators and some species are poisonous to predators. Poisonous butterflies include the Monarch and the small postman.
What adaptations do butterflies have?
camouflage
Does Jamaica have monarch butterflies?
no jamaca does not have monarch butterflies however they do pass by while migrating.
Why do monarch butterflies migrate to mexico?
the monarch butterfly
Do monarch butterflies migrate through Colorado?
Some monarch butterflies do indeed migrate through the state of Colorado. Monarch butterflies migrate to warmer regions during the winter.
What are the monarch butterflies closes relatives?
Monarch butterflies are large, black and orange in color with white spots. Monarch butterflies closest relatives are the milkweed butterflies.
Are monarch butterflies warm or cold blooded?
Monarch butterflies are cold blooded just like all insects. Monarch butterflies rest in the sun and shiver their wings to warm up when they are cold.
Are monarch butterflies social?
no
Are monarch butterflies extinct?
no
Are monarch butterflies rare?
No
How do you spell monarch butterfly?
The spelling is "monarch butterfly" (plural "monarch butterflies").
What insect has the longest annual migration traveling from Canada to Mexico?
Millions of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) qualify as such.
