Butterflies

Yes, caterpillars have a ferocious appetite, and they poo all the time. Their excrement appears as small pellets called frass. Depending on the caterpillar’s diet, these little pellets can vary in colour from bright green to very dark brown. But did you know they have other ingenious uses for their waste?  Using Poo As A […]

No, butterflies don’t poop. They may occasionally expel excess liquid from their body, but it’s not considered waste.  Butterflies consume fluids through a long straw-like appendage called a proboscis. Their diets consist primarily of nectar and other nutrient-rich fluids, so there are no solids to expel as waste poop or faeces. They don’t even have

Ever find yourself captivated by the whimsical dance of a butterfly but wonder what else they’re up to when they’re not putting on a show in your garden? They have a complex life cycle that’s a marvel of nature. From a humble caterpillar munching away on leaves to a chrysalis hanging in quiet metamorphosis, and

Have you ever wondered what those happily fluttering butterflies are up to in your backyard or garden? Turns out they spend most of their day on the hunt for food. From the nectar of the most exotic blossoms to something as odd as rotting fruit, the butterfly’s diet is more like a culinary adventure than

Have you ever wondered what caterpillars munch on to fuel their magical transformation into butterflies and moths?  From leaves to an occasional surprising delicacy, these crawling connoisseurs have a varied palette that directly impacts their survival and the ecosystems they inhabit. So buckle up as we dive into the leafy greens and beyond to understand

Butterflies are not just beautiful creatures that flutter around your garden; they’re also a part of various food chains. While they play a role in pollination, they also serve as a food source for various animals around the world. Let’s dive into the list of animals that consider butterflies a tasty snack. 10 Animal Predators

As far as we understand, butterflies do not feel pain, at least not like we do. Their straightforward nervous system allows them to function, but this doesn’t extend to ‘feeling’ as we know it. But to truly uncover if butterflies can feel pain, we need to dive into a question that’s not just about butterflies

No, butterflies do not have teeth. Instead, they have a long tongue-like appendage called a proboscis, which they use to drink nectar from flowers. Now, while butterflies can’t bite and chew their way through flowers, they are perfectly equipped to collect the sweet prize contained within. Let’s take a look at how butterflies eat without

Have you ever watched a butterfly flitting along and wondered if this genuinely magnificent insect is capable of farting like we do? I wondered exactly the same thing; the answer isn’t what you might think. Yes, butterflies fart, but it’s not the same as humans. Their nectar diet means they don’t have the same smelly

I recently had the pleasure of watching a baby caterpillar wiggle its way along a nearby branch, and it got me thinking. How do these strange little creatures turn into the beautiful butterflies we all know and love? From the moment a butterfly lays its egg on a twig or a milkweed plant to when

No, most bees consume a plant-based diet consisting of pollen and nectar. Certain species of stingless bees have been observed feeding on the flesh of dead animals but have not been observed consuming other insects like butterflies. Bees and butterflies both fall under the order Lepidoptera, which means ‘scaled wing’ in Latin. Both of these