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Butterflies have bright, showy topsides and dull, camouflage-like undersides. In this slow-motion video by Pastor Jen, notice the color change as the butterfly flies. Why a different underside color?
Monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed plants. A worker moves a caterpillar larva from a sparse milkweed plant to a dense, healthy milkweed plant. Many hands make for light work. The Illinois Butterfly Monitoring Network holds workshops to teach everyday community members how to monitor butterfly habitats. Find out more!
Make a butterfly with flapping and multicolored wings.
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