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Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

I'll play amateur lepidopterist. So you are correct cousin about the solar panels on a butterfly's wings. Not all, but certain scales on the wings of butterflies are nanobiologically. That means they absorb heat from sunlight. This enabes the butterfly to survive in colder or higher-altitudes than normal. Not actually for flight. Many species of butterflies migrate for warmer temperatures and nectar. This solar panel is very helpful for this.

Butterflies actually hear with their wings by sensing changes vibrations.Their eyesight is the answer to the orginal question. Butterflies do not "see" colors such as red, green, and yellow, but sense polarized light, which indicates the direction the sun is shining, as well as ultraviolet light, which is present on many flowers and guides butterflies to nectar sources. That is what the are constantly seeking.

They taste with their feet. They also use their feet to smell as well as their antenna.

Their life cycle is very short. Depending on the species, a butterfly can live for a few weeks to a few months. It is odd that not all, but most moths are nocturnal and fly toward a light. Butterflies are diurnal.

Just a side note to you cuz. Loved all the photos you posted. It is nice to have a picture to go with names and personalities you imagine on TOV. Everyone, including you, is absolutely beautiful. I mean it. I hope to get to meet some of you in the near future.