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abdomen


The body of the Butterfly behind the thorax.
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aberration


A genetic or environmentally produced variation on the usual form of the species. For example very cold conditions can produce very dark forms of some species.
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aestivation


A summer version of hibernation. Especially prevalent in very hot dry regions.
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androconica


Male scent scales for attracting females.
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antenna


The clubbed sensory organs projecting from the front of the head.
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anterior


Towards the front (head) of the Butterfly.
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basal


Towards the base of the wing.
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bivoltine


Having two broods.
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calcareous


Generally alkaline soils.
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caterpillar


See larva.
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