The science that studies butterflies is called. Who studies butterflies? In the tropical forests of the New and Old Worlds, there is a species of butterfly whose males feed on the tears of animals.

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Nice word? A lepidopterist is a person who studies butterflies. The name of the profession, like the word lepidopterology - the science of butterflies, comes from the Latin lepidoptera - butterfly. Lepidopterologists are interested in the biology of Lepidoptera, their physiology, definition, taxonomy and other features of representatives of this order of insects. Often lepidopterists combine their work with the profession of ecologist, geographer or ornithologist. A person who is simply fond of butterflies is called a lepidopterist. To become a lepidopterist, you need to graduate from the biological faculty of a university and work at the department of entomology.

Another scientist - Ershov, Nikolai Grigorievich - Russian lepidopterologist, b. April 23, 1837 in Moscow, died March 12, 1896 in St. Petersburg, .; received his secondary education in St. Petersburg., at the request of his father, he remained a merchant, but attended lectures on zoology and chemistry at the Medico-Surgical Academy and worked at the Zoological Museum of Imp. acad. Sciences. While still at the boarding school, under the guidance of Menetrie, he studied mainly Russian Lepidoptera. Ershov is known for having collected one of the best collections on butterflies, most of which he brought as a gift to the Zoological Museum of Imp. acad. Sciences. E. took an active part in the affairs of the Russian Entomological Society. Of the numerous scientific works of E. deserve special attention: "Catalogue of Lepidoptera Russian Empire"(Together with Field, St. Petersburg, 1869); "Journey to Turkestan A.P. Fedchenko. Lepidoptera" (M., 1874).

There is a Gallery of lepidopterologists in Russia and neighboring countries on the Internet: http://jugan2.narod.ru/index.html, where you can meet colleagues and like-minded people.

Few people know, but Vladimir Nabokov was not only a writer, but also a lepidopterist, and in his books he rather harshly assessed the state of science about butterflies in Russia and abroad. Nabokov's butterflies are mentioned in the books "The Gift" and "Other Shores". He criticizes the other famous writer Aksakov for the book he wrote "Collecting Butterflies", but in the opinion of Yu. P. Korshunov (another of our lepidopterologists) is unreasonable. The very fact of the existence of criticism regarding books about butterflies between writers shows that this is an exciting and popular hobby concerns not only specialist entomologists, eccentrics like Paganel Jules Verne, but also many other people.

In Other Shores, Nabokov writes of Russian lepidopterology as "an almost non-existent<…>under the Soviets. In fact, there were no grounds for such a dull conclusion. In addition to the popular science publications mentioned above, since the 18th century materials were regularly published in Russia under the auspices of the Academy of Sciences, the Moscow Society of Naturalists was very active, then the Russian Entomological Society. Vladimir Nabokov was aware of these publications, wrote about it, but believed that 1917 had stopped everything.

Naturally, the years of devastation affected the business, but the specialists and the main collections were preserved. And just in the 20-30s there was a special surge for many publications, especially applied ones. Keys were published for general and for individual groups of insects, the series "Fauna of Russia" and further "Fauna of the USSR". On the basis of the Zoological Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR, research on Lepidoptera continued and developed. Great specialists N. Ya. Kuznetsov, N. N. Filipiev, A. A. Yakhontov, P. P. Sushkin, S. S. Chetverikov, V. and I. Kozhanchikov, A. S. Danilevsky and others worked quite actively, using a variety of techniques, including the most advanced. Aksakovskoe "Collecting butterflies" new life received in 1938, when the publishing house "Children's Literature" published the book "Butterflies": "abbreviated and processed for children of younger and middle age, the story of S. T. Aksakov "Collecting butterflies" (afterword and captions to the tables by N. N. Plavilshchikov, drawings in the text of G. Orlov. Pages 88 and 15 color tables, circulation 25.300 copies"). Unfortunately, this and other books about butterflies (A. A. Yakhontov "Our Daytime Butterflies", M. Uchpedgiz, 1935; S. D. Lavrov "Our Caterpillars", M. Uchpedgiz, 1938) were prevented from serving properly by the war.

The war years, the years of denial of genetics, of course, affected business, as did poor funding, poor printing, but enthusiasts did not translate into Rus'. At present, lepidopterology continues to develop, new books, atlases and albums dedicated to Lepidoptera are published annually in the world and all more people enjoys studying these amazing, gentle creatures.

Why? Because butterflies are simply very beautiful.

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Do butterflies have a heart? Yes, I have. Only not in the chest, but ... in the abdomen. And their blood is not red, but green. It does not contain hemoglobin, and it does not carry oxygen, as in humans, but delivers it to all insect cells nutrients, various hormones and enzymes. The ability of butterflies to find "spouses" at a great distance is amazing. Night butterflies are especially famous for this: males of some species find a female several kilometers away! The wings of M. rethenor from the genus Morpho shine with iridescent colors Male peacock-eye (Eudia pavonia) has an exceptional sense of smell

Butterflies have become a hobby of many famous people. They were collected by Vladimir Nabokov, Mikhail Bulgakov, academician Ivan Pavlov, revolutionary Nikolai Bukharin, the famous financier Walter Rothschild. Among our contemporaries, Andrei Makarevich and the Mavrodi brothers, owners of one of the largest collections in Russia, paid attention to butterflies. Vladimir Nabokov discovered 20 species of butterflies and named them. And he donated his collection of 4324 copies to the Zoological Museum of the University of Lausanne. Butterflies have become a hobby of many famous people. They were collected by Vladimir Nabokov, Mikhail Bulgakov, academician Ivan Pavlov, revolutionary Nikolai Bukharin, the famous financier Walter Rothschild. Among our contemporaries, Andrei Makarevich and the Mavrodi brothers, owners of one of the largest collections in Russia, paid attention to butterflies. Vladimir Nabokov discovered 20 species of butterflies and named them. And he donated his collection of 4324 copies to the Zoological Museum of the University of Lausanne. Lilac moth (Naxa seriaria) is able to take off from the surface of the water

The Red Book serves as the scientific and directive basis for organizing the protection of rare and endangered species of butterflies. So, 70 species of Lepidoptera belonging to 14 families are included in the IUCN Red Book. The first Red Book of Russia, published in 1983, included 12 species of butterflies. Two years later, the Red Book of the USSR was published with a list of 105 species of Lepidoptera. In 1999, a new list of endangered animals of Russia was published, which included 33 species of butterflies. Queen Alexandra's Ornithoptera (Ornithoptera alexandrae). One of rare species that are in danger of extinction. Despite restrictions on trade in this species, the unofficial value of a pair of butterflies among collectors can reach US dollars or more. Swallowtail

butterflies national park"Yugyd va" The first Lepidoptera in the mountain-forest belt of the National Park "Yugyd va" can be found already at the end of May. These include urticaria, lemongrass, s-white antlers. There are mourning places, scoops of the serrated wing, less often - multicolors. In June, butterflies of a new generation appear. In the meadows, forest edges, carnivals from the pigeon family are plentiful. Under the crown of birches, potted whites flutter. A bright symbol of spring are butterflies-dawns or aurora with cheerful orange spots on wings visible from afar. Amicable companies of garden whites gather around the thawed places - rutabaga, cabbage, turnips. Butterfly-dawn

In the park, cocoonworms are represented by four species: raspberry, fluffy, pine and hawthorn. During the day, large brown butterflies, the birch silkworm, fly over the crowns. This species is included in the list of rare and endangered insects of the Komi Republic. In June, the first moths appear. They got their name because of the way the caterpillars of this species move. Outwardly, this is similar to measuring distance with fingers (spans). The members of the family are diverse. The birch moth became a kind of indicator of clean air, thanks to which it became famous in the 19th century. It has been observed that the coloration of its wings becomes dark in industrial areas where tree trunks are covered with soot. Butterflies living in the birch forests of the national park are bright, and this may indicate the absence of air pollution in its territory. During this period of summer you can meet large and very beautiful butterflies from the Saturnia family, or peacock-eye. Two species of them live in the national park: the red nocturnal peacock eye and the lesser nocturnal peacock eye.

In the evenings, various scoops fly, or bats - the most numerous representatives of Lepidoptera. in deciduous and mixed forests In the national park, five species from the corydalis family were found: large harpy, willow, zigzag, carmelite, silver hole. Caterpillars of a number of corydalis are distinguished by bright colors. Since July, various mother-of-pearls have been flying in the meadows: Selena, violet, Titania, small velvet. Less common are mother-of-pearl tavolzhanka, Aglaya, early checkers. Alpine mother-of-pearl (Tor) is a characteristic representative of the Ural fauna. Unusual in the polar regions is Laton's mother-of-pearl, Eugene's mother-of-pearl, which is listed in the Red Book of the Komi Republic. Its biology has not yet been studied. In the evenings, various scoops fly, or bats - the most numerous representatives of Lepidoptera. In the deciduous and mixed forests of the national park, five species from the corydalis family were found: large harpy, willow, zigzag, carmelite, silver hole. Caterpillars of a number of corydalis are distinguished by bright colors. Since July, various mother-of-pearls have been flying in the meadows: Selena, violet, Titania, small velvet. Less common are mother-of-pearl tavolzhanka, Aglaya, early checkers. Alpine mother-of-pearl (Tor) is a characteristic representative of the Ural fauna. Unusual in the polar regions is Laton's mother-of-pearl, Eugene's mother-of-pearl, which is listed in the Red Book of the Komi Republic. Its biology has not yet been studied. Perlamutrovka Evgenia

Large white hawthorns often feed on meadow flowers. Numerous in the park are black marigolds: Ligea, Euryale, Embla. Unlike other butterflies, blackflies are not afraid of cloudy weather and often fly in drizzling rain. The Northern and Subpolar Urals is perhaps the last place where the number of swallowtail butterflies does not cause concern yet. This beautiful and large sailboat from the family of cavaliers has become rare in the territories developed by man. Swallowtail is recognizable - yellow with a bright pattern, consisting of a black border, and noticeable bluish spots. A magnificent decoration of the fauna of the national park is the admiral - velvety black on top, a red stripe on the front wings, the same border on the hind wings, the corners of the front wings in white spots. The smart admiral is a real celebrity. The butterfly became famous all over the world thanks to its fearless flights across the Atlantic. In the Subpolar Urals, this tireless traveler can be met regularly. There is a version that they successfully overwinter with us. Large white hawthorns often feed on meadow flowers. Numerous in the park are black marigolds: Ligea, Euryale, Embla. Unlike other butterflies, blackflies are not afraid of cloudy weather and often fly in drizzling rain. The Northern and Subpolar Urals is perhaps the last place where the number of swallowtail butterflies does not cause concern yet. This beautiful and large sailboat from the Cavalier family has become rare in the territories developed by man. Swallowtail is recognizable - yellow with a bright pattern, consisting of a black border, and noticeable bluish spots. A magnificent decoration of the fauna of the national park is the admiral - velvety black on top, a red stripe on the front wings, the same border on the hind wings, the corners of the front wings in white spots. The smart admiral is a real celebrity. The butterfly became famous all over the world thanks to its fearless flights across the Atlantic. In the Subpolar Urals, this tireless traveler can be met regularly. There is a version that they successfully overwinter with us. Nigella bandaged Admiral vulgaris Meadow jaundice

In late July - early August, one of the most beautiful butterflies of the national park, the sailfish feubus, flies in the meadows under the bald mountains. The sailboat Phoebus flies only in clear weather. Phoebe's caterpillars develop mainly on radiol pink. And if this plant, undergoing poaching, decreases in numbers, then this may cause a decrease in the number of this butterfly, listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. Sailboat phoebus The fauna of lepidoptera is very peculiar in the north of the national park in the basin of the river Kozhim. Some Siberian species are numerous here: magna marigold, Angarsk mother-of-pearl. Black marble is very rare. It is customary to meet Norn marigold, Polixena, northern, Ross, Euryalus, Ligeya, Embla and some other species in tundra places. An interesting representative Urala is an Alaskan mother-of-pearl. Large forest mother-of-pearl

There are very few diurnal butterflies in the high-mountain lichen tundras. Alpine whitefish (callidica) and marigold Melissa still live among the rocks. Alpine whitefish is not afraid of cold northern winds and rains. You can observe how even in stormy weather these butterflies continue to feed on the nectar of flowers. Lemon balm males have a pronounced territorial behavior. Usually the male sits, hiding on the stones, but when another male appears in the air, he abruptly takes off and rushes after him in pursuit. Marigold Melissa Belyanka alpine

The beautiful butterflies of the Urals can conditionally be used as indicators environment. Butterflies are sensitive to the slightest changes in nature and, thanks to their bright colors, are excellent indicators of the state of the environment. The richer our area is in various species of butterflies and the greater their number, the healthier natural environment. Swallowtail

✴“Lepidopterology is the name of the science of butterflies” ///from the Internet/✴

Butterflies are born to die, giving life to a new generation. Most of them live only a few days, with the exception of the Monarch butterfly, which can live up to six months.

“We wouldn’t consider them so beautiful if they didn’t fly. Or if they flew straight and fast like bees. Or if they bite" /Primo Levi/

Butterflies are the second largest pollinators after bees. Today on the globe there are about 165,000 species of butterflies, and every year entomologists make new discoveries.

Butterflies taste food by standing on it. This is because their taste sensors are in their feet.

Butterfly flight speed sometimes exceeds 60 km/h. The fastest flight of butterflies of the hawk family.

Scientists have found that the first night butterflies appeared about 250 million years ago, while day butterflies are only 40 million years old. Many of these winged insects, similar to modern ones, lived on our planet already 30-40 million years ago.

The largest night butterfly in the world is Attacus Atlas. With a wingspan of 30 cm, it is often mistaken for a bird.

Among all 165,000 Lepidoptera species known to us, the smallest is Stigmella ridiculosa, which lives in the Canary Islands. The wingspan and body length are about 2 mm.

Some butterflies pretend to be dead when attacked by predators.

Butterflies possess amazing ability find "spouses" at large distances, given their small size. And, as a rule, this distance reaches several kilometers.

If in Europe they only enjoy the beauty of butterflies, then in China, South America and India they know how to cook and eat with pleasure.

Butterflies can't hear, but they can sense vibration, which works better when they need to hide from predators.

For the title of rare butterfly several species claim, including the largest of all butterflies, the sailboat (or birdwing) of Queen Alexandra. She lives in papua new guinea. Unfortunately, this butterfly has been hunted too actively by collectors, so it is on the verge of extinction.

The desert-dwelling yucca moth is the sole pollinator of flowering yucca cacti. Pollination occurs in the following way. A butterfly collects pollen from one cactus in its mouth and carries it to another cactus, flying to the smell of flowers. Upon arrival, she unerringly unloads pollen in the right place to set seeds. Here, the butterfly lays three eggs, and its caterpillars feed on cactus seeds, which were formed as a result of pollination. They eat a small fraction of the seeds, most of the seeds are preserved and give life to new plants.

Among moth butterflies (Pyralididae) there are those that feed on animal food, and some of them have adaptations to living in aquatic environment they are able to live underwater. Only the Dead Head hawk moth (Acherontia atropos) has a special “speech” organ located in the pharynx. This butterfly, with anxiety or a sense of danger, can squeak.

Some butterflies never eat because they don't have a mouth. They live on the energy they have accumulated in the form of caterpillars.

Butterflies have an amazing appetite, some of them can drink a sugar solution in an amount that exceeds their own weight twice.

Present among butterflies, as an exception, are predators, for example, Calyptra eustrigata, which live from India to Malaysia. These butterflies feed on the blood of animals, piercing their covers with a sharp proboscis, while females feed on the juice of fruits and plants.

Antarctica is the only continent on which Lepidoptera were not found.

What are those who study butterflies called? Fish are ichthyologists, snakes are serpentologists, birds are ornithologists, and butterflies??? and got the best answer

Answer from Jovetlan[guru]
Entomologists






Odonatology - dragonflies

Trichopterology - caddisflies

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Hello! Here is a selection of topics with answers to your question: What are those who study butterflies called? Fish are ichthyologists, snakes are serpentologists, birds are ornithologists, and butterflies???

Answer from Rain drop[guru]
A scientist who studies insects is called an entomologist. An entomologist studies beetles, butterflies, flies, etc. The branch of entomology that studies Lepidoptera is called lepidopterology.

Answer from Hammer of the Scots[guru]
Specifically, butterflies are studied by a lepidopterist. Lepidopterology - branch of entomology about Lepidoptera.

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Entomologists

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Entomologists

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By the way, water chestnuts grew in your Goloseevsky park. Haven't seen it anywhere else.

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Apiology - deals with the study of bees (Apoidea)
Dipterology - Diptera (mosquitoes and flies)
Hymenopterology - Hymenoptera insects (riders, sawflies, bees, wasps, ants)
Coleopterology - Coleoptera (Coleoptera)
Lepidopterology - Lepidoptera (Lepidoptera)
Myrmecology - ants (Formicidae)
Odonatology - dragonflies
Orthopterology - Orthoptera (grasshoppers, locusts)
Trichopterology - caddisflies

What is the name of the scientist who studies butterflies, you will learn from this article.

Butterflies have been associated with eternity and beauty since ancient times. For example, in Ancient Greece they were a symbol of the immortal soul, in India a sign of love and fidelity. Therefore, in this country, a couple in love gave butterflies to each other for a wedding. And in South-East Asia this flying insect is a symbol of happiness.

the biggest nocturnal butterfly in the world it is considered Attacus altas. Due to its large wingspan of 30 cm, it is often mistaken for a bird in the sky.

Who studies butterflies profession?

That is why these beautiful creatures attract scientists who study them closely. The person who studies butterflies is called lepidopterist.

The name of this profession, just like another word - lepidopterology, has Latin roots and comes from the word "lepidoptera", which means a butterfly. Scientists lepidopterologists study their physiology, systematics and identification of their individuals from other representatives of the order of insects. Very often they combine their profession with the work of a geographer, ecologist and ornithologist. People who are superficially fond of butterflies are called lepidopterists. To get a diploma in this profession, you need to graduate from the Faculty of Biology at the university and work as an entomologist at the department.

• Butterflies don't have lungs, so they never sleep.
• Butterflies can be very cunning: at the sight of predators, they can pretend to be dead, and as soon as the attackers are out of sight, the insects fly away at a speed of 50 km / h.
• It turns out that they distinguish three colors - yellow, red and green.
• These insects are very warlike. Butterflies often fight for sunny, warm patches of land.
• They are often used for medical purposes. For example, in Stockholm there are numerous clinics where their patients are treated in greenhouses with butterflies and flowers for stress relief.

We hope that from this article you have learned about what kind of science studying butterflies is very popular today.