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Butterflies appeared sometime near the cretaceous period, which is around 146-65 mya. This is when insects started to become more developed.
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What is the name of a original butterfly?
The first butterfly ever scientifically described is Papilio machaon, The Swallowtail. It is also sometimes called "Old World Swallowtail" to distinguish it from the many hundreds of other swallowtail species described since then. The type specimen of it still exists. Regardless of any taxonomic changes that ever take place, that one original P. machaon specimen will ALWAYS be considered a butterfly.
Do tiger swallowtail butterflies die?
Yes, tiger swallowtail butterflies (Papilio glaucus) die.Specifically, a tiger swallowtail begins as yellow-green egg. It hatches into a caterpillar that is first brown and white and then lime green with yellow eyespots with black pupils and a yellow and black line around the neck. It makes a change into the resting or pupal stage. It transforms into a beautiful butterfly long enough to produce two to three distinct broods that will hatch into the next generation of tiger swallowtail butterflies.
How does a butterfly feel at its first stage?
Nobody really knows how a butterfly feels at its first stage. Because nobody in the world is a butterfly. A butterfly is a symbol of god.
Where is the stress syllable in the word butterfly?
The stress syllable in the word "butterfly" is on the first syllable, "but".
What must a butterfly do when it first emerges from its chrysalis?
The first thing a butterfly must do when they first emerge from the chrysalis is to rest and dry out their new wings.
What comes first in a butterfly's life being a caterpillar or a cocoon?
The cocoon always comes first then the larva
What is the common name for Papilio dardanus?
'African Swallowtail', 'Mocker Swallowtail' or 'Flying Handkerchief' may be common names for Papilio dardanus. Perhaps the most known of the common names is 'African Swallowtail'. Specifically, this colorful butterfly may be found in African countries south of the Sahara Desert.But in a way 'Mocker Swallowtail' fits best. That's because the female is known for two kinds of mock or mimicking behavior. In one scenario, she successfully has predators believe that she's one of the distasteful butterflies. In the other scenario, she successfully has lustful males of her own kind believe that she's just another male.In the first scenario, mimickry or mock behavior solves the problems of predation. In the second scenario, it solves the problem of stalking.
When did scientists first discover the Viceroy butterfly?
There is no record of the first butterfly being discovered. As a matter of fact, butterflies have been around far longer than humans. Humans have been on the earth for around 200,000 years, but butterflies have been around for 40 to 50 million years.
Was potassium k the first metal to be discovered?
No, The First Metal To Be Discovered Was GOLD. No, The First Metal To Be Discovered Was GOLD.
Who invented the butterfly valve?
The first carburetor butterfly valve was invented by Carl Benz in 1893.
What is a name of a baby butterfly?
the name that is given to a young butterfly is a caterpillar
Who is thought to be the first astronomer to record the Butterfly Cluster?
The first astronomer to record the Butterfly Cluster's existence was Giovanni Battista Hodierna in 1654.
