ON THE WINGS OF A BUTTERFLY. From: Ranger Rick | Date: May 1, 1999| Author: Churchman, Deborah | COPYRIGHT 1999 National Wildlife Federation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Butterfly wings are beautiful things and are fine for flying too. But guess what? They're also FULL of tricks!

This tiger swallowtail's wings are big and easy to see. But notice all the white markings along the wings' edges and the "tails" on this tiger. Scientists think these may work as targets for birds and other enemies. The marks and tails may fool birds into aiming for the wings' edges instead of the butterfly's body.

Butterflies have a good chance of s...

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