A butterfly is a flying insect of the order Lepidoptera
belonging to one of the superfamilies Hesperioidea (the
skippers) and Papilionoidea (all other butterflies). Many
butterflies have striking colours and patterns on their
wings. People who study or collect butterflies (or the
closely related moths) are called lepidopterists. Butterfly
watching is growing in popularity as a hobby.The four
stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. Unlike many insects,
butterflies do not experience a nymph period, but instead
go through a pupal stage which lies between the larva
and the adult stage (the imago).
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