Ulysses Butterfly Rests by River Coloring Page

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Imagine you're a Ulysses butterfly, resting your magnificent blue wings on warm river stones. Sunlight warms you after a long flight?

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Word of the Day

Proboscis

A long, flexible, tube-like mouthpart used by some insects, like butterflies, for sucking up nectar.

Did You Know?

• A group of butterflies is sometimes called a flutter, likely because of their light and airy movements.
• The Ulysses butterfly's iridescent blue wings aren't truly blue! The color comes from microscopic structures that
• Ulysses butterflies can see a wider range of colors than humans, including ultraviolet light, which helps them find

Conversation Corner

? If you could fly anywhere in the world like the Ulysses butterfly, where would?
? How do you think the Ulysses butterfly feels when it's resting in the sun?
? Butterflies help flowers grow. Can you think of other ways that animals help?

Download this free Ulysses butterfly coloring page sunbathing on river rocks in Realistic style for kids. Print and color this beautiful nature scene today.