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Butterflies Glossary
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| Abdomen |
The body of the Butterfly, behind the thorax. |
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| Aberration |
A genetic or environmentally produced variant on the usual form of a species, e.g. very cold conditions can produce dark forms of some species. |
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| Aedeagus |
The male Butterfly's mating organ. |
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| Aestivation |
Dormancy during really hot, dry periods. |
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| Allopatric |
Not occurring together, as in two or more species whose terrritories does not overlap. |
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| Anal Fold |
A portion of the hind wing that folds against the Butterfly's abdomen when at rest. |
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| Androconica |
Modified wing scales on Butterflies and Moths that produces pheromones. Only males have these scent scales that are used to attract females |
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| Antennae |
The sensory appendages (feelers) on the apex of the Butterflys head that are used for sense of smell and balance. |
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| Anterior |
Towards the head (front) of the Butterfly. |
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| Apical |
Apical means towards, or at, the apex (the top or uppermost point). |
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| Apiculus |
The bent tip of the antenna in Skippers. |
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| Aposematic Colouration |
This is the bright colouring of the Butterfly's wings that protects it from predators. |