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Tikkun Olam:  GREEN LIVING Butterfly Garden

What are butterflies?

Butterflies are a group of insects called Lepidoptera. They have a head, thorax, abdomen, two antennae, and six legs.

How many different kinds of butterflies are there?:

There are approximately 12-15,000 species of butterfly. More than 750 species of butterfly have been recorded in the United States and in Canada. New discoveries are being made constantly!

Why are butterflies important?

Some butterflies are poisonous to birds that eat them. Other butterflies are “good” because they play an important role in pollination. A pollinator such as the butterfly transfers pollen from one part of the flower (anther) to another part (stigma) of the same or a different flower. This process is needed to produce seeds and fruits in most of the flowering plants and food plants. A butterfly garden helps increase the number and variety of butterflies.

Life Cycle of the Butterfly

There are four separate stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. Each stage looks completely different and has a different purpose in the insect’s life.

Stage 1: Egg - a tiny rounded object with many structures that the female places on a leaf or stem near the food source for the caterpillar.

Stage 2: Caterpillar - (or larva) looks like a long worm. It is the feeding and growth stage. As it continues to grow, the caterpillar sheds its skin four or more times so it can enclose the fast-growing body.

Stage 3: Chrysalis (or pupa) stage is transformational. The caterpillar tissues are broken down and the adult butterfly’s structures are formed. The chrysalis is usually brown or green , blending into the background. Some species spend the entire winter in this stage.

Stage 4: Adult (or imago) -is thecolorful butterfly we see. It reproduces and moves around. The adults engage in courtship, mating and egg-laying. The adult butterfly is also the stage that migrates. The average life span of a butterfy depends upon the species and can range from 4 days to 12 months. Source: http://www.kidsbutterfly.org

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