Lesson 5.5: Science Connection

A Butterfly's Body

A butterfly has 2 long feelers on its head. They are called antennae. They help the butterfly find food. Count the butterfly's 4 wings. There are 2 wings on each side of its body.

Diagram of butterfly with wings spread. Body (head/thorax/abdomen) should be clearly differentiated and antennae and separation between the two wings on each side of the body should be obvious.

Two butterflies are on this flower:

Two butterflies on a morning-glory-type flower. If possible, show the proboscis of one butterfly extending into the cup of the flower. Also, if possible, show wings spread.