By Dametria L Mathis
Let’s Learn about Butterflies
Butterflies are insects. They have 3 body parts:
a head, thorax (middle part) and abdomen (tail end).
They also have 6 legs and 4 wings
Butterflies are insects. They have 3 body parts:
a head, thorax (middle part) and abdomen (tail end).
They also have 6 legs and 4 wings
Head
thorax
abdomen
4 wings
6 legs
what colors do you
see on this butterfly?
what color is this
butterfly?
and this one?
and this one?
butterflies have large eyes.
butterflies have large eyes.
they can’t see in detail,
but can detect shapes,
colors,
and movement.
they can’t see in detail,
but can detect shapes,
colors,
and movement.
butterflies use their long antennae to sniff out food and other butterflies.
antennae
what color is this butterfly?
colorful butterfly wings are used to attract other butterflies or to warn predators that they are poisonous.
colorful butterfly wings are used to attract other butterflies or to warn predators that they are poisonous.
how do butterflies
taste and smell food?
how do butterflies
taste and smell food?
answer:
with their legs and feet
butterflies don’t have a nose!
butterflies don’t have a nose!
what do butterflies like to eat?
answer:
- sweet sugary nectar from plants
2. a variety of fruit juices from fruit like
bananas,
oranges,
apples,
and pears
bonus question:
what is the name
of a butterflie’s tongue?
answer:
proboscis
their tiny tongue uncurls
and is used
like a straw
answer:
answer:
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
a butterfly life cycle has 4 stages:
egg
catepillar
adult butterfly
pupa
a pupa
is the home
to the caterpillar
and protects
the caterpillar
as it changes
into a
beautiful butterfly.
a pupa
is the home
to the caterpillar
and protects
the caterpillar
as it changes
into a
beautiful butterfly.
what is
another name
for
a pupa?
chrysalis
quick quiz
True or false?
A butterfly smells and tastes
with it’s nose.
True or false?
a butterfly has 5 life cycles.
what is the name of
a group of butterflies?
Answer
- false, butterflies don’t
have a nose
2. False, a butterfly has 4
3. kaleidoscope
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