Urbanization affects diets of butterflies

Thursday, August 18, 2016 - 13:31 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have revealed that most tropical butterflies feed on a variety of flower types, but those that are 'picky' about their flower diets tend to prefer native plants and are more dependent on forests. These 'picky' butterflies also have wings that are more conspicuous and shorter proboscis.

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