• Q: Do butterflies have bones?
  • A: Nope! Butterflies are invertebrates — they have an exoskeleton instead of bones.
  • Q: Can butterflies taste with their tongue?
  • A: Not really — they taste with their feet!
  • Q: How many legs does a butterfly have?
  • A: Six! They’re insects, after all.
  • Q: Do butterflies sleep?
  • A: Yes — at night, they rest by hanging from leaves or branches.
  • Q: How do butterflies eat?
  • A: With a long, straw-like mouthpart called a proboscis, used to sip nectar.
  • Q: What do caterpillars turn into before becoming butterflies?
  • A: A chrysalis (or pupa) — the magic happens inside!
  • Q: How long do butterflies live?
  • A: Most live only a few weeks, but some, like Monarchs, can live up to 8 months.
  • Q: Why are butterfly wings colourful?
  • A: Tiny scales reflect light in unique ways — it’s both camouflage and communication.
  • Q: Do butterflies have good eyesight?
  • A: They see in ultraviolet light, which humans can’t see!
  • Q: Can butterflies fly right after coming out of the chrysalis?
  • A: Not immediately — they need to dry and pump fluid into their wings first.
  • Q: Are butterflies cold-blooded?
  • A: Yes — they need the sun to warm up before they can fly.
  • Q: How do butterflies help the environment?
  • A: They’re important pollinators, like bees!
  • Q: Do all butterflies drink nectar?
  • A: Mostly yes, but some also sip tree sap, rotting fruit, or even mud puddles!
  • Q: How do butterflies defend themselves?
  • A: With camouflage, mimicry, or bad-tasting chemicals in their bodies.
  • Q: Can butterflies hear?
  • A: They don’t have ears, but some species can detect sound through their wings!
  • Q: What’s the largest butterfly in the world?
  • A: The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing, with a wingspan of up to 12 inches!
  • Q: What’s the smallest butterfly?
  • A: The Western Pygmy Blue, with a wingspan of just 1.2 cm!
  • Q: Are butterflies found everywhere? A: Almost! They live on every continent except Antarctica.
  • Q: How many types of butterflies are there? A: Over 20,000 species worldwide!
  • Q: Why are butterflies important in science? A: They’re studied for climate change, biodiversity, and evolution research.