Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Butterflies Glossary
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| Basal |
At, or towards the base of an object or part of the anatomy. |
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| Basking |
Basking is an activity whereby butterflies rest in the sun, with open wings, to absorb the heat and raise their body temperature when they are too cold to fly. |
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| Batesian mimic |
An edible species of Butterfly whose colouration mimics that of a poisonous species. |
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| Biennial |
Having a two year life cycle. |
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| Bivoltine |
Having two broods. |
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| Brood |
A generation of young from one female. |
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| Bursa copulatrix |
A sac in the female butterfly's abdomen where spermatophore from the male butterfly is stored. |