2006-09-28 15:28:35 · 5 answers · asked by shellbugger 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
the dust is actually scales the scales make up the wings of the butterfly.
2006-09-28 15:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by billy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One additional theory is that the scales loose attachment enables the butterfly to more readily escape the stickiness of spider webs. The scales seemed to have evolved at about the same time as the web spinning spiders. No proof, but a neat idea nonetheless.
2006-09-29 09:02:28 · answer #2 · answered by osobear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to prevent the butterflies or moths wings from getting wet when it's raining and the dust do have pigmentation function for their colorful wings.
2006-09-28 22:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by shit 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're scales. Imagine them as tiny parachutes. It allows the butterfly and the moth to fly. NEVER rub it off.
2006-09-28 22:36:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it allows them to fly.
2006-09-29 01:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋