8 Fun And Rare Facts About Butterflies
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28 September 2025
They are not just beautiful, they are pollinators too, like bees. Here are some fun and rare facts about butterflies
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1) Taste With Feet: They have taste receptors on their feet, helping them decide what plants to lay eggs on
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2) Metamorphosis Magic: Butterflies transform from egg to caterpillar to pupa (chrysalis) before emerging as adults
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3) Wing Patterns Are Unique: Like fingerprints, butterfly wing patterns can be distinct
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4) Some Butterflies Migrate Thousands of Miles: Monarch butterflies famously migrate between Canada and the US to Mexico
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5) Butterflies See Ultraviolet Light: Many perceive UV patterns on flowers, guiding them to nectar
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6) Short Lifespan, Big Impact: Most adult butterflies live weeks to months, focusing on reproduction
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7) Butterflies Are Pollinators Too: Like bees, they help pollinate flowers while feeding on nectar
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8) Camouflage Masters: Some species have evolved incredible camouflage to evade predators
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