Science Lesson (read description)
Submitted to Teeny Tiny
Proboscis - the butterfly tongue, which works like a drinking straw. In metamorphosis, the proboscis is formed as two separate parts, which the butterfly uncoils and zips together to form a tube for drinking.
5 responses
-
Lynn H gave props (24 Jul 2008):
Kelly, this is so cool! Thanks for the science lesson too! :)
-
Julie Norris gave props (24 Jul 2008):
This is beautiful!
-
Bob H gave props (25 Jul 2008):
Ha! You're way over my head:)
-
* Tracey Boutote * gave props (26 Jul 2008):
This is a great photo, love the detail of the butterfly!
-
Bill Hathaway gave props (26 Jul 2008):
Very well done.
