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Abdomen
The rear section of a butterfly (or other insect) which contains the internal organs like digestive system, excretory system, nervous system and sexual organs. On a larvae it is segments 4 to 11.
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Androconia
Scales on some male butterflies that emit a scent (scent scales or sex gland).
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antenna
Appendages for sensing which occur in pairs on the head of the imago butterfly (or other insect).
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Bifid
Separated into two equal parts.
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cocoon
A silk tent spun around the larva before pupation. The few New Zealand Butterflies that do this usually use silk to hold some dead leaves in place for protection.
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Cremaster
The hind part of a pupa by which some species hang during pupation.
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Diapause
A state of hibernation which is triggered by changes in temperature and day-light, this enables the butterfly to survive winter. Often mixed up with quiescence.
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dimorphism
A Butterfly (or other insect) that has two or more different forms, generally, but not limited to, a male and female form.
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Diurnal
An insect that is active in the daytime, eg, a day-flying Moth.
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dorsal
A line along the top of the larva.
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