Butterflies belong to the insect order, Lepidoptera, which means “scale wing” from the Greek words, ‘lepis’ (scale) and ‘ptera’ (wing). These many scales that cover the butterfly’s wings create striking colors and patterns, as seen in this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
The nine main butterfly parts are the forewing, compound eye, antennae, proboscis, head, thorax, hindwing, abdomen, and legs. Read ‘Discovering the Body of Butterflies’ to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
