What types of butterflies are in Russia and beyond: photo with names
Butterflies are representatives of Lepidoptera. These are fluttering moths that seem gentle and helpless. But among the large number of varieties you can find different ones.
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general description
Butterfly - an insect, it has a body made of chitin and wings. The latter differ in shape and shade, thanks to the scales they can be monochrome or bright. Color serves two purposes - to stand out or, conversely, to camouflage.
Butterfly species
Butterflies can be diurnal, nocturnal, and even predatory. Among more than 150 species, it is worth noting some that live on the territory of Russia.
Butterfly pests
Among the pests, there are enough of those who are not averse to feasting on various types of crops. It is the caterpillars that cause great harm, due to their excellent appetite.
Representatives of different species
Among the representatives of butterflies there are a large number of those who are familiar with gardeners. But there are much more of those whose caterpillars come across more often and attract attention.
whitefly family
Whitewoods - This is a huge family of pests of horticultural crops. They are small in size, whitish in color, multiply and spread rapidly. Among them there are different types that affect agricultural crops.
Scoop representatives
Scoops - Another large family, ubiquitous and extensive. Representatives feed on various plants, from garden crops to coniferous plantings.
Bright and unusual views
On the territory of the Russian Federation, unusual butterflies of amazing beauty are often found. Some of them are quivering and gentle, but it is better not to touch them.
hawk family
Hawkers - a bright and unusual family of nocturnal and twilight representatives. They are quite large by the standards of butterflies, there are representatives of medium size. They do not pose a threat to agriculture, some are even useful.
Moth Atlas
Атлас - a huge butterfly that has wings of an unusual color and bizarre shape.
Butterfly Admiral
admiral. Diurnal representative of large size, actively migrating individuals. Caterpillars are not pests.
Bear family
Dipper kaya. A beautiful large individual with a beautiful hairy caterpillar, which is poisoned.
Butterfly machaon
Machaon. Beautiful insect with different shades of wings and their shape. The caterpillar does no harm.
Bright Peacock Eye
Peacock Eye. An insect of extraordinary beauty that is grown even at home for pleasure.
poisonous butterflies
Among the species presented there are a number dangerous butterflies, which is better not to meet on your way.
Representatives of the Red Book
Conclusion
Butterflies - so fragile in appearance, can not only flutter over flowers, but also cause damage. They differ from each other by the term and way of life, feature and type of food. They live to give offspring.
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