ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES!
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 The female and the male Queen Alexandra Birdwing butterfly. |
The Goliath Birdwing butterfly is the second-largest butterfly in the world. It lives in Indonesian rainforests and has a wingspan up to 11 inches (28 centimeters).
Some Monarchs migrate over 2,000 miles, flying from Canada to central Mexico in the fall.
The speed varies among butterfly species (the poisonous varieties are slower than non-poisonous varieties). The fastest butterflies (some skippers) can fly at about 30 mile per hour or faster. Slow flying butterflies fly about 5 mph.
Longest proboscis
Darwin's Hawkmoth (family Sphingidae) has a proboscis which is longer than its body. This moth feeds on nectar from long, tubular flowers.
Longest life span
Migrating Monarchs, mourning cloaks, and some moths live for about 6-12 months.
Shortest life span
Some butterflies live in their adult state for only a few days (examples include the coppers and small blues).
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