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Butterflies and Moths ID

Common butterfly and moth species matched with wing pattern and habitat, distinct from the general insects and bugs deck.

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What are the main wing colors of a Monarch butterfly?
Orange with black veins and white spots
What host plant do Monarch caterpillars feed on?
Milkweed
What distinctive feature gives Swallowtail butterflies their name?
Tail-like extensions on the hind wings
What plant family do Eastern Swallowtail caterpillars primarily feed on?
Citrus and related Rutaceae plants
Describe the wing pattern of a Painted Lady butterfly.
Orange and black patches with white spots on wing undersides
What is the preferred host plant of Painted Lady caterpillars?
Thistle
What color pattern defines a Mourning Cloak butterfly?
Dark maroon or purple wings with a yellow border
Where do adult Mourning Cloak butterflies feed?
Tree sap and rotting fruit
What does the term gossamer wing refer to?
Very small, delicate butterflies like blues and coppers
What color are Cabbage White butterfly wings?
Pale white with one or two black spots on each wing
What host plants do Cabbage White caterpillars feed on?
Cruciferous plants like cabbage, broccoli, and mustard
What distinctive marking appears on a Red Admiral's wings?
Bright red band or bar running across the wing surface
What plant do Red Admiral caterpillars use as their host?
Nettles
What Monarch-like butterfly is actually a different species that mimics the Monarch?
Viceroy butterfly
What host plants do Viceroy caterpillars feed on?
Willows and poplars

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