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Why do plants need butterflies?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

butterflies need plants because they need to lay their eggs on the leaf!

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What are two reasons the plants needs butterflies?

Plants need butterflies for two main reasons such as pollination. Plants also need butterflies to bring other animals into the ecosystem.


What relationship exists between plants and butterflies?

Plants and butterflies have a symbiotic relationship. The plants benefit from the pollination services provided by the butterflies and the butterflies feed from the nectar of the flowers of the plants.


How is a butterfly dependent on a flowering plant?

Butterflies depend on flowering plants for nectar, which provides essential nutrients they need to survive. Additionally, butterflies lay their eggs on specific plant species, as their caterpillars rely on these plants as food sources. Therefore, the relationship between butterflies and flowering plants is mutually beneficial.


How do you altract butterflies?

You can attract butterflies by planting the plants they lay their eggs on (host plants) and flowering plants (nectar plants) for butterflies that are normally found in your area of the world. If you search the internet for 'butterfly host plants' you will be led to sites that give more specific information. What attracts butterflies in Florida may not attract butterflies in Iowa or Oregon. Butterflies are very picky about plants that they lay eggs upon.


What are the name of plants that depend on butterflies?

Plants that depend on butterflies for pollination include milkweed, lantana, and butterfly bush. These plants provide nectar and often specific habitats for butterflies throughout their life cycles. In return, butterflies facilitate the transfer of pollen, aiding in the plants' reproduction. This mutualistic relationship is essential for the survival of both the plants and the butterflies.


What can butterflies do that other animals can't?

Butterflies pollinate flowers and plants.


Are all butterflies producers?

Butterflies are consumers. Only plants are producers.


Why do butterflies eat plants?

to have nutrients


Is there a goddess of butterflies?

there's a goddess of earth and its plants. i guess that would be butterflies. Demeter


What types of food are essential for butterflies to thrive and survive in their natural habitat?

Butterflies need nectar from flowers for energy and nutrients, as well as host plants for their caterpillars to feed on. These plants provide essential nutrients and protection for the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle.


How do monarch butterflies find the swan plants?

Monarch butterflies use their keen sense of smell to detect chemicals emitted by the swan plants. These chemicals act as attractants and help guide the butterflies to the plants where they can lay their eggs. Additionally, monarch butterflies have a natural instinct to search for specific host plants like swan plants for egg-laying.


What type of plants do butterflies eat?

leafs