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Most butterflies feed on the nectar of flowers. Some butterflies also eat pollen, which sticks to their proboscis, dissolves and is ingested. Pollen provides a source of protein, which allows these butterflies to live much longer. Many of the tropical butterflies feed on rotting fruit while others feed on refuse.
