We could perfectly define the butterflies by saying that they are a type of terrestrial and flying insect that presents a complete metamorphosis, that has two pairs of wings covered with colored scales and feeds mainly on the nectar and pollen of the flowers.
Some curious facts about butterflies.
Although it seems hard to believe, this small and beautiful animal full of colors is also full of curious facts that will surely leave you with your mouth open. Let's demonstrate it below.
Savor your food with your legs
Butterflies have a sense of taste in their legs, and in this way they can determine if the leaf on which they stand is good enough for their cocoon.An 'off-road' insect
The butterflies are very good survivors. They are capable of subsisting in all types of habitats; from the hot deserts to the biggest and iciest altitudes, as well as in the cities.They are equipped with a 'natural GPS'
Monarch butterflies are equipped with a navigation system that contemplates the height of the Sun and the analysis of light, which favors them towards the South. This orientation is transmitted genetically, which allows them to know how to get to the Biosphere Reserve.A delicacy in certain areas of the world
They are consumed by man in some areas of the world, this habit is known as Entomofagia. In Mexico the exquisite "Worms of Maguey" are consumed and in other tropical countries the pupae of some species are eaten in a habitual way.The wings are formed by hundreds of scales
The wings of the butterflies are formed by scales of small size that constitute a layer on the membrane. They overlap each other like roof tiles and there may be between 200 and 600 scales per square millimeter. When capturing a butterfly and touching it with the fingers, the scales come off and the color disappears from the contact area. Each scale is of a unique color.