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Butterfly wing colors influence behavior and flower choice in changing weather.

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Integrative and Comparative Biology
Engaging the Community in Pollinator Research: The Effect of Wing Pattern and Weather on Butterfly Behavior
Abbigail N. Merrill, Grace E. Hirzel, Matthew J. Murphy, Roslyn G Imrie, Erica L. Westerman

Paper Summary

A project in Northwest Arkansas studied how butterfly wing patterns and weather affect butterfly behavior. Bright colors attract mates but also predators. Brown butterflies feed more, white butterflies fly more. Butterflies feed more on cloudy days. Wing color affects flower choice. Public involvement helps identify butterfly behavior patterns.

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