10 Amazing Facts About Butterflies

The average lifespan of an adult butterfly is around three to four weeks

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Some of the smallest species of butterflies can only survive for a few days

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The Cabbage White species of butterfly is the most common butterfly in the US.

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There are more than 17,500 butterfly species around the world

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The wings of butterflies are actually transparent

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Adult butterflies can only feed on liquids and they live on an all-liquid diet

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Around 750 species of butterflies can be found in the United States

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Butterflies need an ideal body temperature of around 85 degrees Fahrenheit to fly.

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Antarctica is the only continent that has no butterflies

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