2. This member of the Phylum
Arthropoda, Class Insecta,
Order Lepidoptera is a flying
Insect with two pairs of
delicate wings. It has three
pairs of jointed wings and a
proboscis through which it
sips nectar.
butterfly
This member of the Phylum
Arthropoda, Class Insecta,
Order Lepidoptera is a flying
Insect with two pairs of
delicate wings. It has three
pairs of jointed wings and a
proboscis through which it
sips nectar.
butterfly
4. This is broken into three
segments, each with a
pair of jointed legs. Four
wings are attached to two
of the segments. On the
second and third
segments the spiracles
are found and in many
families the auditory
organs are found on the
third segment, or
metathorax
thorax
This is broken into three
segments, each with a
pair of jointed legs. Four
wings are attached to two
of the segments. On the
second and third
segments the spiracles
are found and in many
families the auditory
organs are found on the
third segment, or
metathorax
thorax
6. These openings along
part of the thorax and
abdomen allow air to be
pumped in and out of the
trachea with help from
movement of the winds
and abdomen
spiracles
These openings along
part of the thorax and
abdomen allow air to be
pumped in and out of the
trachea with help from
movement of the winds
and abdomen
spiracles
8. These are tiny overlapping
shingles, which give the
wings a distinctive color
and pattern when light is
reflected off them.
scales
These are tiny overlapping
shingles, which give the
wings a distinctive color
and pattern when light is
reflected off them.
scales
10. The butterfly has a head
thorax and abdomen.
These parts are usually
brown or black in color.
body
The butterfly has a head
thorax and abdomen.
These parts are usually
brown or black in color.
body
12. Two long antennae
originate from here as well
as a pair of ocelli, the
mouth and sensory
organs.
head
Two long antennae
originate from here as well
as a pair of ocelli, the
mouth and sensory
organs.
head
14. There is a large
compound set of these
organs of vision on each
side of the head and some
butterflies also have a
second simple set above
the compound set.
eye
There is a large
compound set of these
organs of vision on each
side of the head and some
butterflies also have a
second simple set above
the compound set.
eye
16. Butterflies have two pairs
of these, which enable
flight.
They are thin, brightly
colored and covered in
scales. Their hollow
ribbing, or veins provide
support.
When at rest these are
folded in an upright
position.
wings
Butterflies have two pairs
of these, which enable
flight.
They are thin, brightly
colored and covered in
scales. Their hollow
ribbing, or veins provide
support.
When at rest these are
folded in an upright
position.
wings
18. This is the segmented
latter portion of the body
containing genitalia and
spiracles.
abdomen
This is the segmented
latter portion of the body
containing genitalia and
spiracles.
abdomen
20. Butterflies have three
pairs of these long jointed
appendages.
Some species have taste
buds on the soles and
distal ends.
legs
Butterflies have three
pairs of these long jointed
appendages.
Some species have taste
buds on the soles and
distal ends.
legs
22. This long, coiled tube-like
tongue is used to suck
nectar. It has evolved
from mouth parts that
used to chew.
mouth
This long, coiled tube-like
tongue is used to suck
nectar. It has evolved
from mouth parts that
used to chew.
mouth
24. This is comprised of two
pairs of sensory palpi and
a proboscis.
proboscis
This is comprised of two
pairs of sensory palpi and
a proboscis.
proboscis
26. These are segmented
smell and touch sensors
with knobs at the ends.
They can have from 7
1000 segments.
antennae
These are segmented
smell and touch sensors
with knobs at the ends.
They can have from 7
1000 segments.
antennae
28. These are tympanic
hearing receptors located
on the metathorax in
some butterflies.
sound receptors
These are tympanic
hearing receptors located
on the metathorax in
some butterflies.
sound receptors