Butterfly Anatomy Worksheet
A worksheet for 3rd graders to learn about the different parts of a butterfly's body.
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Butterfly Anatomy
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the diagram to help you.
Diagram of a Butterfly
1. A butterfly's body is divided into three main parts: the head, the thorax, and the .
2. Butterflies use their to taste and smell.
3. The large, colorful parts that butterflies use to fly are called .
4. Butterflies have two long, thin feelers on their heads called .
5. Which part of the butterfly's body is where the wings are attached?
Head
Abdomen
Thorax
Legs
6. What do butterflies use their proboscis for?
Flying
Sipping nectar
Walking
Hearing
7. All butterflies have four wings.
True
False
8. A butterfly's antennae are used for balance.
True
False
9. Describe the main job of a butterfly's wings.