Did you know that there are over 20,000 species of butterfly living throughout the world? In Butterflies for Kids, you and your students will learn lots of interesting facts about these lovely bugs. Speaking of lovely, butterflies actually have two types of coloration: pigmented and structural. And some species have ultraviolet patterns that we humans can't even see! Butterflies eat lots of things some of which you likely wouldn't expect. They have a long tongue called a proboscis that they use to slurp up juices and nectar and tree sap. But butterflies also eat aphids, drink from mud puddles, and consume rotting or dead matter! And believe it or not, they've only got a few taste buds on their "tongue" because most of their taste buds are on their feet. Butterflies are essential to the environment. Along with other pollinators, they help pollinate plants and increase biodiversity. Scientists can also study them to learn about the health of a particular ecosystem. Because of habitat loss, the populations of various butterfly species are on the decline. In addition, climate change has also caused butterflies to struggle. Unpredictable temps lead to unpredictable hatching times, which can be disastrous for caterpillars. We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about these beautiful insects! If you want to learn even more, head over to our website and download one of our many lesson plans about animals, full of activities, worksheets, and more! https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/butterflies/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/all-about-butterflies/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/metamorphosis/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/bugs/ Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos, so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll get notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: @LearnBright Website: https://learnbright.org/ *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high-quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: https://learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=science #Butterflies #Insects #Bugs