Butterflies and Moths

Butterflies are helpful because they play a crucial role in pollination, which is essential for plant reproduction. They also serve as important indicators of a healthy ecosystem. However, some caterpillars can be harmful to specific plant species by feeding on them.

Plants came first as they make the that food the insects eat.

There is a common misperception that butterflies used to be called flutterblies. However, this is not true. In old English and German, they were always given names relating to "butter" in some way or another.

Butterflies can come in a variety of colors, depending on the species and individual characteristics. Some common colors seen in butterflies include shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, and black. The vibrant colors of butterflies often serve as a mechanism for attracting mates or warning predators.

Yes they are

Moths are very similar to butterflies. The group of insects that butterflies and moths belong to is the Lepidoptera. A group of only moths are called a wainscot.

While it is possible for a moth to fly near your face or head, it is highly unlikely for a moth to fly up your nose. Moths are not attracted to the inside of human noses and are not equipped to navigate inside narrow spaces like nostrils.

Touching a butterfly can easily cause injury to it. Their wings are very delicate and covered with fine scales that give them color. The scales come off when touched, weakening the wing and perhaps affecting the insect's ability to fly.

One example of a moth with a hard shell is the Atlas moth (Attacus atlas). Its wings are covered in scales that give them a hard, durable quality. This toughness helps protect the moth from predators and environmental elements.

Moths do not eat books. They are attracted to the glue and paper in books because they contain nutrients that the insects can feed on. However, moths are more likely to infest books when they are already in a state of disrepair or when they are not properly stored.

The moral lesson that you could get from the parable of the moth is, if at first you don't succeed, try again.

Beacause they need wings to fly to their food. The only reason they are in catipiller form when they hatch they don't have enough nuitrients to have wings yet. So they eat.

-Emma the 5th Grader

I'm not an animal expert or anything, but I highly doubt it! They might get stabbed by the cactus's spines. They might get nectar from the cactus's flower's, though. Sorry that I can't help you more. :(

Chances are that there is not much you can do to help a hurt cicada if it has a broken leg and a broke wing. The best thing for it is to place it in a terrarium where lizards and other predators can't reach it. Be sure it has a source of food and water if you keep it.

Moths fly both during the day and the night. There are many different species of moth and each has different habits and food preferences. The question is too vague to be meaningful. Which moths are you asking about?

The egg usually takes 10 days for the egg to hatch. The caterpillar (or larva) live about two weeks to a month. The chrysalis (or pupa) - takes about 3 - 5 minutes, it can take as little as 10 days, but some species take over the winter (hibernate) before the adult hatches. The adult (or imago) - can live from a week up to a year depending on the species.

The superstition about a white butterfly bringing good luck is likely an amalgamation of various cultural beliefs about butterflies symbolizing good fortune, transformation, and spiritual connection. There is no single creator of this superstition, as beliefs and folklore often evolve over time through collective cultural experiences and interpretations.

If you smell moth balls but can't find any, it could be a sign of a potential health issue, such as a sinus infection that can make you perceive odors that are not actually there. It's also possible that the smell is coming from another source nearby that you may not have identified yet. If the smell persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, it's a good idea to consult a healthcare professional.

Using a sweep net that has breathing holes in is the best way but you could also attract them with light to make it easy. Or, if you want a challenge, try to catch one with your hands. Just be careful not to damage the wings as they are fragile.

Peppered moths avoid predators by blending in with their surroundings through camouflage. They can adjust their coloration based on the environment they are in, making it harder for predators to spot them. Additionally, they are more active at night when predators have a harder time seeing them.

Temperature is an environmental variable that can affect wing color in western white butterflies. Cooler temperatures during the pupal stage can result in lighter wing coloration, while warmer temperatures can lead to darker wing coloration.

Rubbing alcohol can kill wool-eating moths on contact, but it may not be effective in eradicating an infestation. It's best to use a combination of methods for moth removal, including cleaning and vacuuming affected areas, using moth traps, and storing wool items properly.

O.E. buttorfleoge, perhaps based on the old notion that the insects consume butter or milk that is left uncovered. Or, less creatively, simply because the pale yellow color of many species' wings suggests the color of butter. Another theory connects it to the color of the insect's excrement.
That's not the scientific name its only a common name, each specific species of butterfly has its own name, binomial nomenclature. Binomial nomenclature is the naming of a specific organism, the first word being the genus labeling the the exact species then getting into more detail based on size, coloring, flight distance, etc. The Anglo-Saxons used the word 'butterfloege' because their most common butterfly was the yellow brimstone butterfly. This English influence was brought to the new world.

Moths do not actually have silver blood. The silver appearance is due to the reflection of light off their circulatory system, which is transparent and contains a colorless fluid. This gives the illusion of silver blood when seen through their thin, translucent wings.

Postman butterflies, also known as red postman or common postman butterflies, are native to Central and South America. They can be found in various habitats such as tropical rainforests, open forests, and gardens. They are typically seen in regions ranging from Mexico to Brazil.