This bright blue butterfly can be found throughout the summer months in sunny and grassy areas. The common blue butterfly is small, it’s most active between April and October and it’s one of the most widespread blue butterfly species. The most popular habitats are grassy meadows, large gardens, parks, heath-land, waste ground, and woodland rides.
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Many people who love nature and insects may have asked themselves the question, “Can butterflies feel pain?”. This is understandable; it’s a painful topic; we see these beautiful insects struggle to survive and suffer and wonder about their experiences. Pain is subjective; it requires the capability to sense a negative stimulus and process that as
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Butterflies are important for our ecosystems; their very presence is an indication of health as they are pollinators and an integral part of the food web. Sadly, there are many endangered butterflies, and these species need to be part of conservation efforts as we move forward. Promoting butterfly conservation can have a ripple effect on
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There are approximately 17,00 butterfly species that have been identified around the world at least 750 of these species can be found in the U.S. Butterflies are an important indicator of a healthy ecosystem and areas rich with butterflies and moths are often rich with other invertebrates too.
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Entomology is the study of insects and within this scientific field “green butterflies”. It is not a term that would be applied to a specific butterfly species. In fact, butterflies come in many different colors and this includes various green shades. Some butterflies may appear to have green wings due to an iridescent or metallic
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The Mourning Cloak butterfly or Nymphalis antiopa is a mysterious and captivating species that has unique and distinctive characteristics that make it easily recognizable within the butterfly world. It is best known for its coloration and its unique wing shape, but there is so much more to learn. So, here we’ll explore the Mourning Cloak
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Butterflies seem to enjoy a carefree existence as they flutter from flower to flower. However, the threat from butterfly predators is never far away. Beyond the idyllic scenes of sun-dappled landscapes, a fierce struggle for survival occurs daily. Birds, insects, and mammals don’t appreciate the beauty and charm of butterflies. Instead, they view the enchanting,
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There are many reasons for the wide range of butterfly colors that we see in nature. These are primarily related to reproduction, survival, and communication purposes. Some butterfly species have bright colors and others have muted colors to better camouflage their presence to avoid predators.
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One of the most common butterflies that can be seen in many parts of the world is the Cabbage White butterfly. The scientific name for this species is Pieris rapae, it belongs to the Pieridae family, and these butterflies may be called “whites and yellows” due to their coloration.
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The Karner Blue butterfly is a small species that is primarily found in North America. This adorable little butterfly has striking blue coloration, but due to its distinct habitat requirements, it is very elusive and considered endangered. Here we’ll explore this rare gem of the grasslands in a little more detail.
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