Oh Butterfly!

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September 29, 2012 - Butterfly Park, Bannerghatta

A recent visit to a nearby butterfly park was a revelation. Few things learnt about butterflies there:
  1. Butterflies have antennae that have rounded ends, while moths have fuzzy ones.
  2. Butterflies rest with their wings perpendicular to their body, moths use theirs as a "roof".
  3. Butterflies taste with their feet.
  4. Butterflies have long tongue which is normally rolled, and extended only when they want to eat/drink.
  5. Butterflies are active in the day, while moths are active at night.

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