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Butterflies are a class on insects that belong to the order Lepidoptera. Lepidoptera is from Greek origins, Lepidos which means scales, and ptera translated to wing.
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∙ 9y agoInsects are classified by their skeleton or wings. They have to have a jointed body and they can't have a backbone.
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∙ 13y agoButterflies and moths are in the class Insecta
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∙ 11y agoit is classified as an insect
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Why are butterfly's classified as insects?
It is because they have 6 legs.
Which organism would be classified as an arthopod?
Insects, arachnids, crustaceans and centi/millipedes.
Is is a butterfly a vertebrate?
No, they have no bones (neither does a shark - but it is a vertebrate). It lacks a back-bone (the equivalent is in front or below). A butterfly is an insect and most insects are classified as invertebrates. Butterflies have an exoskeleton, which is the outer covering of an insect.No, butterflies are invertebrates.No - butterflies have a soft body with no bones.
What is the scientific name and classification of butterflies?
The scientific name of a butterfly is a flying insect of the biological order of Lepidoptera, and has been classified as being part of the insecta class (an insect).
Is a butterfly an insect?
Yes, they are (by definition) considered insects. They are in the insect order Lepidoptera and are classified with insects because they have a head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have three pairs of walking legs, antennae and a pair of wings-which are the characteristics of most insects.
Are butterfly knives legal in Alaska?
Butterfly knives (aka: Ballisongs) may be legal in SOME states but in other states they are classified as "gravity knives" and are illegal to possess or carry under those statutes. Be sure you research the laws of your own state before choosing to carry one.
Are butterfly knives illegal?
While the laws of some states and municipalities may not address them, in MANY others they are classified as "gravity knives" and ARE a PROHIBITED WEAPON. Check your local statutes carefully!
What is Viceroy Butterfly?
the viceroy butterfly is a butterfly that mimics the monarch butterfly
What is a butterfly door?
butterfly door are a type of door often seen on high-performance automobiles They are similar to scissor doors, but while scissor doors move up, butterfly doors also move outwards, which makes for easier entry/exit at the expense of saving space.Contrary to popular belief, these are not "Lamborghini Doors" (which are classified as scissor doors) and was first pioneered by Mclaren and implemented into the Mclaren F1.
Do you capitalize Monarch Butterfly or Monarch butterfly?
monarch butterfly
What is the smallest butterfly?
The Western Pygmy Blue Butterfly is the smallest butterfly.
What is a small butterfly?
a small butterfly a small butterfly
