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Learn about different butterfly species such as the Red Admiral, Mourning Cloak, Red-Spotted Purple, and Viceroy. Explore their characteristics, caterpillars, and distinguishing features in this informative guide. Test your knowledge with a fun quiz!
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Butterfly Brigade Presentation created by Tracy Trimpe The Science Spot - http://sciencespot.net/ Brushfooted Part #2(Family Nymphalidae) Images from http://www.bfly.org/galleries.html unless otherwise noted.
Red Admiral Large red or orange band on upperside No eyespots on bottom Caterpillar: http://www.chias.org/online/thebutterflylab/fieldguide/native.html
Mourning Cloak Large, light band at edge of wings Camouflaged underside
Red-Spotted Purple Similar to swallowtails, but no “tails” Black & blue coloring on top, red spots on underside Caterpillar: http://www.thebutterflysite.com/create-butterfly-garden.shtml
Viceroy Mimic of the monarch, but is smaller Has a black line on the hindwings Caterpillar: http://www.thebutterflysite.com/create-butterfly-garden.shtml
Males have two scent patches on hindwings Viceroy Different white marks on edges Black lines on hindwings Monarch (subfamily Danainae) Caterpillar: http://www.mlmp.org/art/k_durbin.html
Quiz Time 6 ButterfliesA - F
A B C E D F ViceroyMourning CloakRed AdmiralRed-Spotted PurplePearl CrescentMonarch Identify each butterfly.
A B C E D F THE ANSWERS ARE … Monarch Pearl Crescent Red-Spotted Purple Red Admiral Mourning Cloak Viceroy