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Butterfly Anatomy: C<strong>and</strong>y <strong>Butterflies</strong>Lesson ThreeAges Primary <strong>and</strong> IntermediateReview Sheet <strong>and</strong> KeyThe head (gumdrop) is has two compound eyes, a proboscis, <strong>and</strong> two antennae.Eyes: (mini M&Ms)Each eye of a butterfly has hundreds of lenses. This is known as a compound eyeProboscis: (red shoestring licorice)The proboscis is a long straw-like tube that unrolls from the head when the butterfly needsto take either food or water for its liquid diet.Antennae: (toothpicks)The antennae extend out of the top of the head, from between the eyes <strong>and</strong> end in athickened or club like structure. These organs act as the insect’s nose <strong>and</strong> aid in findingfood, mating, <strong>and</strong> balancing during flight.The thorax (large marshmallow) is divided into three segments, each with a pair of legs.The four wings of a butterfly or moth are also attached to the thorax which houses themuscles needed for making the wings <strong>and</strong> legs move.Legs: (black shoestring licorice)<strong>Butterflies</strong> <strong>and</strong> moths have six segmented legs.Wings: (pretzels)<strong>Butterflies</strong> <strong>and</strong> moths have two sets of wings. The front two are called forewings while therear two are called hind wings. The wings are covered in thous<strong>and</strong>s of colorful scales.The abdomen (c<strong>and</strong>y fruit slices) is long <strong>and</strong> contains the majority of the butterfly’sorgans such as the heart, breathing pores or spiracles, most of the digestive system, <strong>and</strong>reproductive organs.Florida Museum of Natural History http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu 16
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