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  • April 12, 2010 at 7:43 am #809
    Andrew
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    How can you tell male or female butterflies apart?

    April 14, 2010 at 4:37 am #1174
    Andrew
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    The females are usually larger, but an entomologist will look for an ovipositer, which is an egg-laying device only found in females. The males have a clasping device in their reproductive area.

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