There are more than 200 thousand species of butterflies in the world. The largest of them is Queen Alexandra Birdwing, who lives in the forests of Papua New Guinea. The wingspan of this poisonous butterfly reaches 30 cm! Of course, catching such an insect is a great success. But the bright colors and intricate patterns of almost every butterfly that lives in Russian latitudes also look like hand-painted. If you want to collect a collection of these beauties or surprise your friends with an original gift from a chest with live floating "flowers", then go ahead - to hunt for butterflies!
Instructions
Step 1
Look for the prettiest butterflies during the warmer months of the year. May to August is the ideal time to choose the right specimens.
Step 2
Explore the habitat of these beautiful creatures. Butterflies can be found in meadows, fields, forests, and mountains. They can also be seen in gardens, near bodies of water, or right outside your door.
Step 3
Walk around the flower garden and take a closer look at the flowers and plants. Butterflies are attracted to nectar and are considered very important pollinators in the ecosystem. Sprinkle sugar water on your hand. Butterflies, attracted by the sweet aroma, very often sit directly on the hand themselves.
Step 4
Get a butterfly net. Walk slowly towards the butterfly sitting on the grass or flower, so that your shadow is behind you. Approach very slowly and smoothly, as the insect is sensitive to sudden movements. With your free hand, pull the bottom of the net and lift it up. Cover the butterfly with a quick throw. If an insect crouches on a tall flower or branch, it can be caught with a sharp movement of the net from the side. Bend the bag immediately by rotating the stick along the axis so that it does not fly out. With your fingertips, squeeze her breast, try not to break the wings, do not touch them and do not damage the beautiful surface. Place the butterfly in a container with an air hole. The average butterfly lives for only 2 weeks.
Step 5
Moths can be caught with an artificial light source. Collectors are advised to use mercury quartz lamps (with ultraviolet radiation) - they are especially attractive to moths. Install a reflective screen. Just cover the butterflies that have flown onto it with a special open stain (or can).
