Butterflies Presentation

Butterflies. Butterfly- a type of insect with large (often coloured) wings. Etymology The word butterfly came from metathesis of “Flutterby”. Scientific classification. External morphology. Antenna. The four stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. Butterflies are insects and go through complete metamorphosis Egg Larva Pupa Adult butterfly. Butterfly eggs consist of a hard-ridged outer layer of shell. There are between 15,000 and 20,000 spieces of butterflies worldwide. Some well known species from around the world include. Swallowtails and Birdwings. Whites or Yellows. Blues and Coppers. Metalmark butterflies. Brush-footed butterflies. Habits. Butterflies feed primarily on nectar from flowers. Butterflies have four wings that are covered with tiny scales. Thank you for your attention.

Etymology: The word butterfly came from metathesis of “flutterby”.

Butterflies are insects and go through complete metamorphosis: Egg Larva Pupa Adult butterfly.