Butterfly
by Alex Hiemstra
Title
Butterfly
Artist
Alex Hiemstra
Medium
Photograph
Description
i just love them....
The term Lepidoptera, which means "scaled wings" refers to butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths are arthropods and insects. The special characteristics that make an insect a member of the Order Lepidoptera are:
- 4 large, showy wings
- Scales on the wings
- Sucking mouthparts (in those species which eat as adults)
- Large compound eyes in adults
- Complete metamorphosis
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August 11th, 2014
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