Anatomy 1
How many wings does a butterfly have?
4
Butterflies can be found throughout the world except in ______.
Antarctica
Moths tend to be nocturnal. Butterflies tend to be ____.
diurnal
True or False? Butterflies can only fly in very warm weather.
True
Name the 3 segments of the butterfly body.
head
thorax
abdomen
The straw-like tongue of a butterfly is called the ___.
proboscis
Caterpillars are also known as ______.
larvae
Moths pupate inside of a _________. Butterflies pupate inside of a _________.
cocoon
chrysalis
Monarchs protect themselves using ______.
toxins that they absorb from milkweed.
In addition to climbing and walking, butterflies use their feet to _____.
taste
What is unique about a butterfly's antennae? What are they used for?
They are "clubbed" at the ends.
What plant do Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on?
milkweed
Moths rest with their wings ____. Butterflies rest with their wings _____.
open
closed
What is it called when a butterfly blends into its surroundings?
Camouflage
How can you tell the difference between male and female Monarchs?
Males have black spots on their lower wings.
A butterflies wings are covered with ______. What order are they part of?
scales
Lepidoptera
Where do Monarch butterflies overwinter?
Mexico
Butterflies tend to be colorful. Moths tend to be _______.
drab
There are exceptions!
What is it called when a caterpillar sheds its skin?
Molting
Butterflies breathe through tiny holes called ________.
spiracles
A butterfly's compound eye is made up of many smaller "eyes" called _________.
ommatidia
What do butterflies use to attract a mate?
pheromones
Butterflies tend to have thin, smooth bodies. Moths have _________.
thick, fuzzy bodies
What process happens inside the chrysalis?
Metamorphosis
How many types of scales are there?
3
androconia - produce pheremones
pigmented - fade over time as pigments break down
diffractive - create metallic & iridescent colors