Butterflies: Amazing and Fascinating Insects
K. Elanchezhyan*
Dept. of Agricultural Entomolgy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Killikulam, Vallanadu, Tamil Nadu (628 252), India
T. Sathyan
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
K.R. Manikandan
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Butterflies, Behavior, Importance
Abstract
Butterflies are one of the most amazing and magnificent elements of bio-diversity. They are most beautiful and attractive than most other insects and have fascinated human imagination and creativity. There are about 18,000 species of butterflies in the world. They serve as important plant pollinators in the local environment, and help pollinate hundreds of economically important plant crops. They are indicators of a healthy environment and healthy ecosystems. Conserving butterflies will improve our whole environment for wildlife and enrich the lives of people now and in the future.
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