The
Head Segment Of The Butterfly
The butterfly's head section
has different parts to it.
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The antennae are located on
the head of the butterfly. They are used to help the butterfly smell and
touch. Each antenna has a knob on the top of it.
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The butterfly's eyes are also
part of the head segment. The two eyes are large and round. Their eyes
can see ultraviolet light that humans cannot see. They can also see light
that humans can see.
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The other part of the head segment
is called the proboscis. The proboscis is two narrow tubes that are joined
together. The butterflies use the proboscis to drink nectar. Did you know
that adult butterflies can only eat liquids? The butterfly usually keeps
the proboscis coiled up under their head. When they drink, they uncoil
it.
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