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Butterflies and moths belong to the taxonomic order,Lepidoptera. In Greek, Lepido means scales and Ptera means wings. In other words, Lepidoptera means scaly wings.
As the order name implies, the powder like materials found on the Butterfly wings are called scales.
Butterfly wings have two membranous layers which are made up of chitinous materials. Wings are nourished by a number of tubular veins which play a significant role in oxygen exchange.
Like all other insects,butterflies also have two pairs of wings, viz forewings and hind wings. The wing surfaces are generally covered with unicellular,setae(hair) like or flattened, overlapping scales. Scales are outgrowths of the body wall and they are of different colours.
There are two fundamental mechanisms by which colous are produced on butterfly wings. the ordinary colour, the first one, is due to the presence of chemical pigments, which absorb certain wavelengths of the light and transmit or reflect others.
The second colour, which is known as iridescent colour, is produced by the interference of light due to multiple reflections within the physical structure of a material and thus most of the butterflies exhibit brilliant iridescence on their wings.
The scales have different functions such as attracting the opposite sex for mating,warning the predators and hiding with the background of environment (camouflage).
Some male butterflies have scented scales on their forewings,which release the pheromones to attract their mates.
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How many wings do butterflies have?
Butterflies have four wings, which are covered with tiny scales that give them their unique colors and patterns. These wings are thin, delicate, and used for flying, displaying mating rituals, and protecting themselves from predators.
Do butterflies have scales on their wings?
Yes, butterflies have scales on their wings. These tiny scales give butterflies their vibrant colors and patterns.
Can butterflies see their wings while flying?
No, butterflies cannot see their wings while flying.
What types of insects with white wings can be found in your area?
In our area, you may find insects with white wings such as white butterflies, white moths, and white dragonflies.
What are scaly wings?
Scaled wings are wings that are made up of a epidermal membrane and are generally no more then two cells thick. The scales grow out of a small socket in the membrane. They are found on moths, skippers, and butterflies. The order they belong to, Lepidoptera, is actually Latin for "scale-wing".
What colors of delias can be found in the wild?
There are over 250 types of Delias butterflies in the wild and they vary from purplish on the wings and/or yellow and gray on the wings. Delias butterflies are found in South Asia and Australia.
Do butterflies have any wings?
Yes. Butterflies do have wings. They need them to fly and to get from one place to another. Butterflies wings are gorgeous and they have very noticeable detail on them.
How many wings do butterflies have?
Butterflies have four wings, which are covered with tiny scales that give them their unique colors and patterns. These wings are thin, delicate, and used for flying, displaying mating rituals, and protecting themselves from predators.
Do butterflies have scales on their wings?
Yes, butterflies have scales on their wings. These tiny scales give butterflies their vibrant colors and patterns.
What do butterflies have?
wings.
Do Butterflys Have Wings?
yes they have.
Why do butterflies keep their wings upright when moths don't?
Why do Butterflies keep wings in an upright position
Can butterflies see their wings while flying?
No, butterflies cannot see their wings while flying.
What is Iocomotory organ of butterflies?
The locomotive organ of butterflies are their wings. Without their wings they would have to crawl on the ground.
Do butterflies have hard wings or leathery wings?
They are soft
Where do butterflies get their spots?
On there wings.
Do a butterflies wings show symmetry?
. Their wings do show symmetryYES
