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estivation


A state of dormancy, without movement or development, entered into by an insect to survive a hot or dry period. Also may be spelled as "aestivation."
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host plant


The plant used for food by a specific species.  Butterflies typically lay their eggs on the host plant used by the caterpillar.  A single species of butterfly may use one or several species of plants as host plants.
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seta


(pl. Setae): The hairlike structure commonly found on caterpillars and other insects.
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butterfly glossary


Abdomen: One of the three main regions comprising an insect. It is the region in the rear.
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biennial


Requiring two years to complete development and life cycle.
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bract


A specialized plant leaf which is most commonly located directly beneath a flower.
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brood


A single generation of butterflies, all of which fly during the same time period.
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chaparral


A type of dry habitat consisting of short shrubs and scrubby oaks.
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chevron


A shape of a mark, much like ">", found on some caterpillars and butterflies. 
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chrysalis


The smooth outer covering of a butterfly pupa.  Often, the term "chrysalis" is used to refer to the pupa itself.[image]
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