Butterflies are true living adornments of our gardens, fields, meadows, and forests. They are beautiful, light, and graceful. We all love to admire them in the summer. 1) The most beautiful butterfly is considered the Urania from the island of Madagascar. 2) 100,000 species of butterflies have not yet been fully studied. 3) The swallowtail butterfly lays only 1-3 eggs in each clutch. 4) The peacock butterfly is the largest European butterfly, with a wingspan of up to 15 cm. 5) Some butterflies, like the painted lady, migrate to Africa for winter. 6) The Citrus Swallowtail butterfly loves the pollen and nectar of the highly poisonous passionflower. 7) A butterfly cannot take off if its body temperature is below 30-35 °C. 8) In ancient times, people believed that butterflies were flowers plucked by a strong wind during the night. 9) The swallowtail butterfly has a great affinity for sweet nectar. 10) The Arctic Apollo butterfly, which lives beyond the Arctic Circle, can withstand temperatures as low as -70 °C. 11) Peru has the highest number of butterfly species. 12) The largest nocturnal butterfly is the South American owl moth Thysania agrippina, with a wingspan of up to 31 cm. 13) The monarch butterfly flies approximately 4,000 km and can reach speeds of almost 35 km/h. It is even capable of crossing the Atlantic Ocean. 14) The loudest sound produced by a butterfly is the crackling of wings by the South American nymphalid. 15) There is also a butterfly in the sky, known as a star cluster in the constellation Scorpius. 16) The “death’s head“ butterfly resembles a bee and also loves honey. 17) In most countries, seeing three butterflies together is considered a sign of good luck. 18) The taste receptors of most butterfly species are located on their legs. 19) The Falkland Islands’ 1-crown coin features the life cycle of a butterfly: egg, various stages of caterpillars, chrysalis, and the butterfly itself. 20) The female bagworm moth looks like a maggot because it has no wings or legs. 21) South American heliconid butterflies repel birds with their unpleasant odor. 22) The heaviest butterfly in the world is the Atlas moth. It weighs 30 grams, more than three matchboxes. 23) Common butterflies fly at speeds ranging from 8 to 17 km/h. However, the black witch butterfly can reach speeds of up to 50 km/h. 24) The longest proboscis, measuring 28 cm, belongs to the long-tailed skipper butterfly found in Madagascar. 25) Agraias claudina butterfly loves to feed on fruits. 26) The lemon butterfly possesses a special liquid in its body that allows it to survive temperatures as low as -20 °C. 27) Egyptian frescoes in Thebes, dating back more than 3,500 years, contain images of butterflies. 28) Butterflies go into hibernation during winter, during which their growth and development cease. They usually find shelter in withered grass bushes. 29) Butterflies use their antennae to detect smells and maintain balance during flight. 30) The glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) lacks colored scales, making its wings transparent. 31) Butterflies do not sleep at all. If a butterfly gets tired, it will rest before continuing its flight. 32) The Madagascan comet moth only lives on the island of Madagascar and is one of the largest butterflies in the world. 33) Some caterpillars feed on poisonous plants, making the resulting butterflies toxic to birds. 34) The monarch butterfly undertakes seasonal migrations by gathering in large swarms. 35) “Butterfly“ or telescope goldfish is a special breed of goldfish bred in aquariums. 36) A butterfly’s eyes consist of tiny facets called ommatidia. Each eye can have up to 27,000 facets. 37) The Xanthopan morganii praedicta is a hawk moth with a 30 cm proboscis and feather-like antennae. 38) The Zebra Swallowtail butterfly, with its furry abdomen, fluffy legs, and feathery antennae, lacks a proboscis for feeding. 39) The Dardanus swallowtail butterfly has elongated extensions on its hind wings, which help maintain stability during flight. 40) The Caligo butterfly is a master of camouflage. Its wings resemble autumn leaves from the inside.