Bordered Patch
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Bordered Patch
Chlosyne lacinia
The Bordered Patch is a colorful butterfly with bright orange and black patterns. It loves to flutter around flowers and can be seen in sunny spots during warm days.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Bordered Patch is a medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange wings outlined by thick black borders. Its forewings feature intricate black patches and veins, giving it a somewhat 'patchwork' appearance. The underside is a paler orange with similar black markings.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusChlosyne
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Adult butterflies use their feet to taste sweet nectar before drinking it!
Every Bordered Patch starts life as a tiny egg laid on a plant leaf!
Its caterpillars have spiky black bristles, making them look like tiny punk rockers!
These butterflies complete a stunning transformation from a crawling caterpillar to a flying adult!
Special abilities
Ability
Toxic Taste Shield
Bordered Patch caterpillars can store toxic compounds from their host plants, making them unpalatable to predators, which helps them survive.
Ability
Sun Power Wings
The Bordered Patch uses its wings to absorb sunlight, allowing it to warm up quickly and fly efficiently, especially in cooler weather.
Ability
Rapid Riser
This butterfly can produce multiple generations in a single year, allowing its population to rebound quickly and thrive.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 32-51 mm
- Size
- 20-30 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-28 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult Bordered Patch butterflies sip nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Age differences: Young caterpillars eat leaves, then adults drink nectar from flowers.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Sunflower leaves
- Ragweed leaves
- Aster leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Common Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Its caterpillars feed on its leaves.
depends on
Common Ragweed
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
A primary host plant for its developing larvae.
pollinates
Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa
Adults visit its flowers for vital nectar.
eaten by
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Young caterpillars can be prey for various bird species.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Butterflies are gentle and safe to watch, but don't try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bordered Patch's wingspan?
32-51 mm
How big is Bordered Patch?
20-30 mm
How long does Bordered Patch live?
14-28 days
What does Bordered Patch eat?
Adult Bordered Patch butterflies sip nectar from flowers, while their caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Where is Bordered Patch usually found?
Grasslands
How does Bordered Patch hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Bordered Patch have?
6
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