Check out this great Nature challenge with The Nippers Nature Club!
Challenge – identify and inspect a beautiful comma butterfly.
Some simple questions to ask during the challenge…
Where is the butterfly when it’s found?The comma butterfly is a widespread species that’s frequently found in woodland and gardens where it can be seen feeding on nectar-rich flowers, blackberries and rotting fruit!
Does the butterfly use a captivating form of camouflage to protect itself from potential predators?Despite its distinctive wing shape (and shades when its wings are open!), the comma can still protect itself from potential predators by mimicking a dead leaf when its wings are closed, a captivating form of camouflage that allows it to blend into tree bark, wood and dead leaves!
Does the butterfly have any fascinating features?Aside from its spectacular silhouette and leaf like appearance, this beautiful butterfly has a small white comma shape on its underwing which can be seen when the wings are closed!
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