Nature
Butterfly Life Cycle

Butterfly Senses

An adult butterfly has special body parts that help her to sense the world around her.
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Butterfly Antennae
Butterfly Antennae
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Antennae
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A butterfly uses antennae to smell.

Butterfly Legs
Butterfly Legs
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Legs
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A butterfly can taste the leaves she stands on using her legs.

Butterfly Eyes
Butterfly Eyes
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Eyes
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A butterfly has big eyes that help her see.

Butterfly Wings
Butterfly Wings
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Wings
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Wings aren’t just for flying! Butterflies use their wings to hear.