It’s not entirely certain whether butterflies sleep. They certainly enter a state of rest, where they become less active and responsive. However, as they enter a similar state during torpor, which …
Butterflies
Do Butterflies have Teeth? (How do They Eat?)
Butterflies do not have teeth as they feed only on liquid food. Instead, they have a proboscis, through which they suck up their dinner. What are teeth? Teeth are incredibly diverse across …
Why and How High Can Butterfly Fly? (& Other Answers)
Butterflies can fly amazingly high for such tiny species, up to 3,500m. They often do this as part of their migration. How does a butterfly fly? Butterflies may seem like flimsy fliers but …
6 Essential Practices to Help a Dying Butterfly
Depending on why a butterfly is ill there may be different methods for helping it, such as providing food, shelter or warmth. Why might a butterfly be dying? If you find a butterfly that is …
Butterflies Pollination Explained – What Flowers do They Like?
A butterfly pollinates by moving pollen from one flower to another of the same species. The pollen becomes attached to the body of the butterfly while they are feeding on the nectar the flower …
Do Butterflies have Eyes? What do They See?
All butterflies have eyes. They have two compound eyes made up of hundreds of individual lenses and two simple eyes that can see light. Do butterflies have eyes? As with many species of …
