How have butterflies helped animals&plants live?
According to the Defenders of Wildlife, there are around 17,500 species of butterfly found worldwide. Although members of different species have different characteristics, they all contribute to the health and well-being of a wide variety of plants and animals.PollinationButterflies feed on flowering plants. When the butterfly lands on the flower of the plant, some of the plant’s pollen sticks to the body of the butterfly. This pollen is then transported to each plant that the butterfly feeds from, pollinating each plant. Because butterflies can fly long distances, the pollen is spread widely, strengthening the plant species.Food SourceMany animal species depend on butterflies for nutrition. Birds, bats, small mammals, reptiles and other insects all eat butterflies when they can catch them for a meal.Larval AssociationsSome butterfly larvae form mutually beneficial associations with other members of the insect kingdom. For example, some butterfly larvae communicate with ants using chem
