Butterfly: When you see me, you will probably think of "those flowers"

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This issue of Animal Science

We get closer to the talking butterfly in 60 seconds!

Dongdong cat lay beside the flower field, staring at a few dancing butterflies, sweeping the grass gently with its tail.

Dongdong Meow said loudly: "Hey, you can only fly, don't you have any other skills?"

The butterfly landed on the petals and shook: "Who said that? We are the matchmakers of the field."

Dongdong Miao was puzzled: "Matchmaker? For whom?"

Butterfly: "Of course we are helping the flowers to grow. Without our help in pollination, the flowers in the field won't bear fruit."

Dongdongmeow: "Okay, you guys are good at adding drama to yourselves."

The butterfly gently flapped its wings and said, "If you don't believe me, ask the flowers yourself."

Dongdongmiao turned around and said, "I'd better ask the bees."

Butterflies are not only a beautiful landscape, but also an important part of the rural ecosystem.

Their wings are as thin as a cicada's wings, but they bring a force that cannot be ignored. On sunny days, butterflies flutter from flower to flower, pollinating the plants by sucking nectar.

Dongdong Meow asked a butterfly that was resting on a leaf: "You are always so diligent. Aren't you tired of flying around?"

The butterfly flapped its wings: "We are so tired. But without us, the flowers will cry."

Dongdongmeow: "You said it so emotionally, I almost believed it."

In addition to pollination, butterfly larvae, caterpillars, are also important players in the ecological chain. Although they occasionally cause damage to crops, they also provide a rich source of food for birds and other predators, maintaining the biological balance in the fields.

Once, Dongdong Cat pounced lightly out of curiosity, wanting to play a game with the butterfly.

The butterfly fluttered away and landed on Dongdongmao's ear.

Butterfly: "Hey, cat, why do you look like a little fox?"

Dongdongmiao was puzzled: "What? Have you ever seen a fox dare to go up?"

Butterfly: "You can't fly, what are you afraid of?"

Dongdongmeow scratched his ears awkwardly: "Well, you have the courage."

Popular science knowledge here

1. Without butterflies, many plants may not be able to reproduce.

Butterflies play a vital role in nature - pollinators. They suck nectar while flying and skillfully transfer pollen from one flower to another, allowing the flowers to bear fruit.

2. Butterflies have ingenious tools for sucking nectar.

Butterflies drink nectar through their siphoning mouthparts (often called "beaks"), which are very long and can be stretched out to suck nectar. The butterfly's beak is very flexible and can reach deep into the flower to obtain nectar and help pollinate the plant.

3.Butterfly wings are both beautiful and can help you avoid predators.

The wings of butterflies are light and beautiful. They are not only for decoration, but also for attracting the opposite sex when courting. Moreover, the colors and patterns of their wings can often blend in with the environment, helping butterflies avoid natural enemies. In addition, the unique colors and patterns of wings help butterflies of the same species to identify and communicate with each other.

Review expert: Zhang Niya, associate professor of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Huazhong Agricultural University

Produced by: Dongdongmeow