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Exploring North American Butterflies: Identification and Characteristics

This presentation, created by Tracy Trimpe from The Science Spot, provides an engaging overview of several butterfly species from the family Nymphalidae, including the Red Admiral, Mourning Cloak, Viceroy, and Red-Spotted Purple. Each butterfly is detailed with distinctive features and caterpillar information, along with resources for identification. A quiz at the end helps reinforce learning about these fascinating insects. Dive into the beautiful world of these butterflies and enhance your understanding of their unique characteristics.

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Exploring North American Butterflies: Identification and Characteristics

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  1. Butterfly Brigade Presentation created by Tracy Trimpe The Science Spot - http://sciencespot.net/ Brushfooted Part #2(Family Nymphalidae) Images from http://www.bfly.org/galleries.html unless otherwise noted.

  2. Red Admiral Large red or orange band on upperside No eyespots on bottom Caterpillar: http://www.chias.org/online/thebutterflylab/fieldguide/native.html

  3. Mourning Cloak Large, light band at edge of wings Camouflaged underside

  4. Red-Spotted Purple Similar to swallowtails, but no “tails” Black & blue coloring on top, red spots on underside Caterpillar: http://www.thebutterflysite.com/create-butterfly-garden.shtml

  5. Viceroy Mimic of the monarch, but is smaller Has a black line on the hindwings Caterpillar: http://www.thebutterflysite.com/create-butterfly-garden.shtml

  6. Males have two scent patches on hindwings Viceroy Different white marks on edges Black lines on hindwings Monarch (subfamily Danainae) Caterpillar: http://www.mlmp.org/art/k_durbin.html

  7. Quiz Time 6 ButterfliesA - F

  8. A B C E D F ViceroyMourning CloakRed AdmiralRed-Spotted PurplePearl CrescentMonarch Identify each butterfly.

  9. A B C E D F THE ANSWERS ARE … Monarch Pearl Crescent Red-Spotted Purple Red Admiral Mourning Cloak Viceroy

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