Click here for information on listing your site. Butterfly Biology Links Butterfly Biology Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera. The butterfly wing scales create the wonderful colors and patterns observed in butterfly wings. Most adult butterflies only live one or two weeks. Adult butterflies use flower nectar as a food source.
Butterflies can see red, green, and yellow.
Because the caterpillar and adult eat different kinds of food, this helps the butterflies to better survive. You can raise Painted Lady Butterflies from egg to adult to learn all about butterfly metamorphosis. Three types of live butterfly raising kits are available in our store . It is absolutely safe to release them into the environment. Each kit includes a colorful habitat, free certificate for butterfly larvae with special food, feeding kit and complete instructions.