Butterfly Love – That Summer of Breaking Free and Rebirth
Emerging from the cocoon for a new life
Before reading this article, please follow us in the upper right corner ~ Butterfly symbolizes a new beginning, breaking free from bondage, transformation, the butterfly is a class of insects belonging to the Lepidoptera order. There are seven families within the Lepidoptera order, including over 1800 species, of which approximately 1200 species exist in China. Butterflies belong to the Arthropoda phylum, with the body divided into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen. The body has segmented exoskeleton, and the wings are composed of scales of various colors. It is a complete metamorphosis
—Butterfly Science
Butterflies are classified into the Lepidoptera order, evolving with the emergence of flowering plants starting from the Cretaceous period, pollinating them with nectar. It is the last class of organisms to evolve in the insect world
Nectar feeding
—External features
The body size is approximately 5-10cm. The body is divided into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen, with two pairs of wings and three pairs of legs. There is a pair of club-shaped antennae on the head. The antennae are thickened at the top, the wings are broad, and the wings are upright when resting. The antennae are rod-shaped with thick segments at the end. The body and wings are covered with flattened scaly hairs, and the abdomen is slender. The scales on the wings not only make the butterfly magnificent, but also resemble a raincoat. The scales contain a large amount of fat, protecting the butterfly even if it rains lightly, allowing it to fly normally
External features
—Living habits
The feeding habits vary depending on the insect species. Most larvae feed primarily on leaves, such as buds; some species feed on young fruits; and a few species are carnivorous. Larvae initially feed on leaves, often chewing on the upper surface of the leaves to form a transparent patch. Most butterflies mainly feed by sucking nectar
Nectar feeding
—Habitat characteristics
Butterfly larvae often have a hiding habit with associated leaves. They feed nearby and never leave, and immediately retreat when disturbed. Unlike typical butterflies, water is an essential component in the organic compound metabolism of living organisms. Therefore, we often see butterflies standing in damp places to drink water, especially slightly salty water. Only attracts them to drink. In summer, in pits and beside streams, various butterflies drink water
Living habits
—Reproduction process
①Egg: The eggs are generally round or oval, with a waxy shell to prevent moisture evaporation, with a small hole for sperm entry. The size of the eggs varies depending on the species. Eggs are usually laid on plant leaves to prepare food for the larvae
②Larva: After the egg hatches, the larva feeds on a large amount of leaves, and the larva grows and undergoes several molts
③Chrysalis: After maturation, it becomes a chrysalis, usually hidden on the back of the plant, fixed with several silk strands, then becomes a chrysalis
④Mature into a chrysalis, breaking out of the cocoon, but requires a certain period of time for the wings to harden and unfold, then it can fly
The beauty of the butterfly is due to the initial transformation and breaking free from bondage, breaking the cocoon, which is often used to metaphorize people's fighting and striving spirit in life. Beautiful butterflies also symbolize loyal companions. Hopefully, everyone has a deeper understanding of butterflies now, please leave a comment below
