Butterflies are the most delightful insects on earth. Together
with moths, they make up one of the major insect orders or
groups called Lepidoptera. The word lepidoptera is derived from
Greek words lepidos, meaning scales and ptera meaning, wings.
Butterflies and moths can easily be distinguished from other
insects by their wings. These wings are covered with thousands
of tiny overlapping scales. Each scale is one color, but
collectively a butterfly’s color pattern is produced by a
complex mixture of differently colored scales. Butterflies are
important component of plant ecosystems. They are pollinators to
plants and their presence is an indication of a good quality
ecological habitat. Butterflies are also important component of
flora and fauna’s food chain. Contrary to popular belief,
butterflies’ larvae are not serious threath to the economically
important plants. They benefit more the environment by keeping
its balance. I simply cannot imagine the world without
butterflies! It is us humans who are serious