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Baker Bits
May 17 2024
One of the most exciting parts of spring here at Baker Elementary is watching our butterflies develop. Check out these facts about butterflies from the Insect Lore website!
THEY TASTE WITH THEIR FEET!
Did you know that butterflies can taste with their feet? It’s true! As they don’t have mouths, butterflies have sensors known as “chemoreceptors” on the bottom of their legs which they use to sense nutritious sugars and viable food sources. Butterflies will often “drum” their feet against the surface of a leaf to bring out the plant juices! They also have “taste” sensors on their proboscis and antenna as well, but the chemoreceptors are more powerful and better suited for finding a food source!
THEY LIVE ALL OVER THE WORLD, EXCEPT ANTARCTICA
Butterflies are one of the most well-traveled types of insect on the planet, having a presence on every single continent except Antarctica! This is because Antarctica is far too cold for little butterflies, with temperatures dropping as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit! Butterflies can be found wherever there are growing, healthy plants with nutritious nectar!
Waving goodbye to our butterfly friends!
These Young Fivers are so brave!
getting ready to fly away ...
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