By uncoiling the tube butterflies probe deep into the flowers and suck up the nectar. Caterpillars crawl to move around. Their body consists of a head followed by 12 or 13 segments. These true legs are usually hard, jointed, and tipped with tiny claws. To support the rest of its long body, the caterpillar also has from two to five pairs of soft, thick prolegs that disappear when it changes into a moth or butterfly.
Butterflies have three legs and three body sections and they fly.
Their wings and certain portions of their bodies are covered with a fine dust. Under a microscope the dust is seen to be made up of millions of finely ridged scales that are arranged in overlapping rows. The beautiful colors and markings of the insect are due to the scales, which come in a remarkable variety of colors. The difference between caterpillars and butterflies is so great it is difficult to believe they are the same insect. The complex designs and life styles is proof there is a Designer who cheated them to be what He wanted them to be.