Butterfly dipper - description, habitat, species

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In this material, we consider a large family of lepidoptera, which is called not only as bears. This includes the species of butterflies, which we will analyze in this material. All of them differ in overall characteristics, color, distribution and other aspects. In the vastness of our homeland there are about 60 species, but all of them cannot be studied at once. We discuss the most common, we highlight their features.

 Butterfly bear

Features of the family

  1. The name comes from the tracks, differing in their hairiness. The body is covered with brown-black hairs. They are close enough to each other, thereby imitating the skin of a bear. As a rule, in most representatives of the species, hairs are collected in bunches. They have a certain fit, imitating many moles (or warts).
  2. Due to the special cover, the caterpillars are protected from the leggings that inhabit the natural environment.They prefer to hide from predators, they consume herbs, lichens and mosses growing on trees.
  3. These members of the family are considered to be large. They have a dense body, medium or large size. Many individuals are painted motley, and some may be monophonic. The front wings are larger than the rear, they are triangular. Almost all individuals of this family are awake at night and in the evenings.
  4. A variety of individuals common in European countries up to the border with Sweden. Lepidoptera are found in Turkey, Asian countries, in the expanses of our homeland. Most butterflies live in the Caucasus and the Urals.

Species

Black yellow

  1. Individuals are large enough, the body grows up to 7 cm. They prefer to live in Brazil and Colombia. Also found in other areas of South America.
  2. Coloring is motley on the wings, but the body itself is not bright. The main colors are yellow, gold and black. The name comes from the Greek, characterizes only the color.

Redpoint

  1. A fairly small variety and a population of the same size makes them valuable among professionals. Lepidoptera prefer to live in Asia, Africa and Europe.
  2. The name was due to a special pattern for which individuals of this species are famous. They have a bright point contrast. Rare species can be found in the meadows.

Hera

  1. Hind wings are pigmented with red, black specks. The front wings are famous for the presence of light stripes in the amount of 3 pieces.
  2. Most individuals are in European countries, as well as Central Asia. Lepidoptera live on the edge, meadows, in shrub and steppe areas. They love larches, they will be found at the end of summer.
  3. A distinctive feature is the fact that the caterpillars hibernate, but the butterflies themselves are diurnal. This species is rare due to human activity.

Purple

  1. These representatives of the family like to live in temperate climatic zones, so they can be found in Asia and some European countries.
  2. They differ from others in their habitat, live near sandy terrain and wastelands.Small individuals reach about 4 cm in wingspan. Painted in yellow with black spots.

Fast

  1. In most cases, individuals of the species represented have the largest distribution area in North Africa, East Asia and Europe. Often, these butterflies settle exclusively in the raw pine and mixed forests.
  2. The wings of the butterflies are painted white. In addition, they have small black inclusions. Their scope can reach up to 5 cm. Individuals are predominantly daytime. They are most active from the beginning of the summer to the middle.

Kaya

  1. The most popular among all the species represented is the butterfly species kaya. The greatest distribution of such insects is in Asia, Europe and North America.
  2. In addition, in the central part of Russia, this type is very common. Butterflies are common in the Far East and Siberia.
  3. The wingspan of such individuals can reach up to 7 cm. On the outside, wings are painted in white and brown tones. In addition, they can see a winding pattern of irregular shape.
  4. The hind wings have spots that can be red-orange with blue or black spots. Butterflies do not eat because of poorly developed proboscis. Therefore, individuals live for long.

Gloomy Trans-Caspian

  1. The presented view is considered one of the largest among the considered. The wingspan of such a butterfly can exceed 10 cm. Moreover, such insects have impressive dimensions. Insects mainly live in caves and in crevices of rocks.
  2. In addition, butterflies lead an extremely unusual lifestyle, they can live not only in caves and rocks, but also far from them in the grassy steppes.

Madam

  1. The considered species, unlike the others, cannot boast of impressive size. Its wingspan barely reaches 5 cm. In addition, the insect boasts an unusual appearance.
  2. The front wings have a dark color with bright patches. The rear wings can be bright red or orange. In addition, they can see dark spots.
  3. Such butterflies are widespread in Southern and Central Europe, the Caucasus and the Caucasus. Most often, insects live on grassy slopes, clearings, cuttings and in ravines.

Individuals make only one clutch per year. After about a week, beautiful caterpillars with hair all over their bodies appear. Such individuals eat almost everything that they meet on the way. If it is cold, the larvae hibernate before the onset of heat. After they pupate. After some time, butterflies appear.

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