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Bright, bold colours such as reds and oranges in the adult moths and butterflies warn birds to stay away next time. Other butterflies are not harmful if eaten, but they copy the colours...
- The Natural History Museum
Five natural history trailblazers you may not have heard of....
- The Natural History Museum
- Monarch
- Malabar Banded Peacock
- Giant Blue Morpho
- Cairns Birdwing
- Periander Metalmark
- Clipper
- Cramer’s Eighty-Eight
- Emerald Swallowtail
- Queen of Spain Fritillary
- Crimson Rose
Latin name: Danaus plexippusHabitat:Many habitat types across North America, Central America, and South America. They also can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and surrounding areas. These butterflies can even appear in Mo...Size:Wingspan between 3.5 and 4 inchesDiet:Primarily milkweedLatin name: Papilio buddhaHabitat:Various habitat types throughout India’s Western GhatsSize:Wingspan from about 4-6 inchesDiet:Preferably the Indian prickly ash plantLatin name: Morpho didiusHabitat:Various habitat types across PeruSize:Wingspan up to almost 6 inchesDiet:Its caterpillars mostly eat palm trees.Latin name: Ornithoptera euphorionHabitat:Preferably rainforest areas in AustraliaSize:Males can have a wingspan up to about 5 inches, while females can have a wingspan up to about 6 inchesDiet: Its caterpillars primarily feed on different types of vines, including native Dutchman’s pipe and the Australian rainforest vine Pararistolochia australopithecurus. Adults primarily eat nectar.Latin name: Rhetus perianderHabitat:Mostly rainforests in Central America and South AmericaSize:Wingspan is up to about 1.2 inchesDiet:Adults primarily eat nectar from various flowersLatin name: Parthenos sylviaHabitat:Mostly forests in south and southeast AsiaSize:Wingspan is up to about 3 inchesDiet:Primarily the Adenia plant; caterpillars eat the leaves while adults drink the nectarLatin name: Diaethria clymenaHabitat:Many parts of Central America and South America; they can often be found near human housesSize:Wingspan is between 1.2 and 1.6 inchesDiet:Caterpillars primarily feed on different types of nettle trees while adults mostly drink nectarLatin name: Papilio palinurusHabitat:Forested areas of Southeast AsiaSize:Wingspan is about 3-4 inchesDiet:Caterpillars mostly feed on rue or citrus plants while adults drink nectar.Latin name: Issoria lathoniaHabitat:Primarily open habitats in Europe, North Africa, the Canary Islands, and parts of the PalearcticSize:Wingspan is between 1.5 and 1.8 inchesDiet: Caterpillars mostly feed on Violaplants while adults drink the nectar.Latin name: Pachliopta hectorHabitat:Both jungle and open country in India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and parts of MyanmarSize:Wingspan from about 3.3 inches to 4.5 inchesDiet: It mostly likes to feed on Lantanaflowers.There may be a mixture of both bright and vivid colors on the upper wing and muted camouflage regalia underneath when the wings are folded. A bright color may act as a warning signal if the butterfly has developed toxicity or an unpalatable flavor to deter a predator.
- Anne Gilbertson
- Choose the Best Time for Shooting Butterflies. You can take pictures of butterflies from April till the end of August as this is their time. The most widespread types of butterflies are already accustomed to the bustle of the city and you can always find them even in your garden.
- Try not to Frighten Off Butterflies. Butterflies are fearful creatures and you should be careful while taking photos of them. Quiet smooth movements, silence, and patience are the main factors for the ideal picture.
- Watch Your Shadow. Another thing that can frighten off a butterfly is your shadow. Try to always choose the angle so that your shadow doesn’t fall on the body of a butterfly.
- Look for Places with Flowers. It’s not a secret that butterflies are attracted by bright colors and sweet smells. That’s why you are likely to find them in a flower field, greenhouse, arboretum or any other place with a lot of flowers.
Mar 7, 2015 · When you see blue, purple, or white on a butterfly, that's a structural color, while orange, yellow, and black are pigment, Prudic says.
Jul 28, 2024 · These incredible insects come in many colors, patterns, and sizes, each more stunning than the last. Colorful butterflies, in particular, have a special allure, their vibrant hues serving not only to dazzle the eye but also to play crucial roles in their survival and ecological importance.
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Bright, bold colours in the adults - often red or orange - then mark them out, warning birds to stay away next time.
