About 1200 species can be found in the parsley family.. They are found mainly in tropical countries, but about 50 species live in Russia.
Butterfly moth has a very bright color: it can be shiny black or dark blue and bright yellow or red spots, hence the name (Pestrianki). But sometimes there are also monochrome butterflies. You can see pictures of butterflies in our photo gallery.
With her color, she warns enemies that it is better not to touch her, and even more so not to eat. Pestrianka may, in case of danger, release a poisonous odorous liquid. That's why butterfly nothing frightens, she sits quietly on the flowers and enjoys life, not expecting danger.
Pestryanki reach a size of 4-5 cm, fly heavily. Read more about the development of butterflies. It occurs mainly during the day, sometimes at dusk. It feeds on the leaves of leguminous plants.
Some species of Pestryanok are listed in the Red Book.
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