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No, the water is absorbed by the feathers, and the weight of it pushes the birds down.

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How do butterflies dry their wings?

Butterflies open and close their wings to expose them to the air and sunlight, which helps to dry them out. They also use their large surface area and veins in the wings to effectively absorb moisture. Additionally, some butterflies will hang upside down to allow gravity to help with the drying process.


What causes butterflies to flutter and fly gracefully in the air?

Butterflies flutter and fly gracefully in the air due to their lightweight bodies, large wings, and unique wing structure. The flapping motion of their wings creates lift, allowing them to stay airborne and maneuver with agility.


Why cant butterflies and moths fly immediatly after becoming an adult?

Butterflies and moths need time to allow their wings to expand and dry properly after emerging from their chrysalis or cocoon. Their wings are initially small and damp, so they need to wait for them to fully develop and harden before they can fly efficiently.


How do butterflies protect themselves?

Butterflies protect themselves in several ways. Their colorful wings can act as a warning signal to predators that they are toxic or distasteful. Some butterflies also have eye spots on their wings to confuse and deter predators. Additionally, they can fly quickly and erratically, making it difficult for predators to catch them.


Do butterflies like to swim in the rain?

It depends on the kind. If it is winter, the butterflys are hibernating. The monarch migrates in the winter and moths come at night so that maybe why. Some insects can't survive in rain.

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What do butterflies use wings for?

to fly


What do butterflies use its wings for?

to fly


How does dust on butterflies wings let them fly?

It doesn't , the wings let and help then Fly.


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.


Why do butterfly's have wings?

Butterflies need wings to fly to each flower and to get to places.


What do parrots and butterflies have in common?

They both fly with wings.


Can bees use wet wings?

No. Wet wings are too heavy for the bees to fly.


Why butterfly can fly and ant can not?

Butterflies have developed wings and ants do not


How do butterflies dry their wings?

Butterflies open and close their wings to expose them to the air and sunlight, which helps to dry them out. They also use their large surface area and veins in the wings to effectively absorb moisture. Additionally, some butterflies will hang upside down to allow gravity to help with the drying process.


Why cant butterflies and moths fly when they are born?

Butterflies and moths cannot fly when they are born because they emerge from their chrysalises or cocoons in an immature state. Upon hatching, their wings are crumpled and wet, requiring time to expand and dry out. During this period, they are also focusing on pumping hemolymph into their wings to give them structure. Only after this process is complete can they take their first flight.


Does a butterfly live in the rainforest?

well.. butterflies have WINGS, which help them fly. so they could FLY into the rainforest.


Do butterflies get hurt when their wings rip off?

yes. their wings have nerve connections to the brain. the same is for their legs, antennae, and all other parts.