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Aug 3, 2026
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Some tropical butterflies live surprisingly long lives. Is it their high-protein diet?
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Whereas most adult butterflies rely entirely on sugary nectar to fuel them, butterflies in the Heliconius genus have evolved to also eat pollen. Pictured here is an Agraulis vanillae. (Wikimedia Commons/ Christina Butler), CC BY
Some tropical butterflies live surprisingly long lives. Is it their high‑protein diet?
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Butterflies are charismatic, colourful and cherished around the world. One of the most diverse groups of insects, with more than 19,000 described species, they inspire international organizations such as the North Am…
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