they get there food and water from the flowers!
the butterfly's favorite food is nectar.
The food chain of the monarch butterfly is other flowers. Monarch Butterflies live off of nectar and water. They fly from flower to flower collecting nectar.
they do not exist
A butterfly is a very good bioindicator for many reasons. If there are fragile butterflies there is food, water, and balance in the environment.
mutualism....
eating food
Do not touch it. This butterfly needs food or is dying
nectar
Going to water or find food
Adult butterflies have no mouths. They drink nectar and water through their proboscis.
No, a butterfly does not compete for food with a honey bee. There is usually enough nectar for both of them.
To make butterfly food, mix 4 parts water with 1 part sugar. Boil the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool before pouring it into a shallow dish or feeder. Place the food in a sunny spot near flowers to attract butterflies.