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- patrolling
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A mate-locating behavior of butterflies characterized by males flying through likely habitat in search of receptive females.
- perching
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A mate-locating behavior of butterflies characterized by males sitting on objects or spaces by which receptive females are likely to pass.
- proboscis
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The coiled tube through which adult butterflies and moths imbibe nectar and other fluids.
- pupa
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The chrysalisi; the transformation stage within which the caterpillar tissues are broken down and the adult insect's structures are formed. The pupai of most species is brown or green and blends into the background. Many species overwinteri in this stage.
