Butterflies and Moths of Virginia

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Across
  1. 5. Distinctive black and white striped butterfly, larval host plant is pawpaw.
  2. 6. A skipper butterfly with a large, distinctive silver spot on its hindwing.
  3. 7. Famous orange and black migratory butterfly, caterpillars feed on milkweed.
  4. 8. Tiny, flattened hairs covering the wings of butterflies and moths, creating their patterns.
  5. 9. Small, brightly colored moth, typically pink and yellow.
  6. 10. A developmental stage of an arthropod between molts.
  7. 11. Butterfly that mimics the Monarch, with a black line across its hindwing.
  8. 14. Virginia's state insect, a large yellow butterfly with black stripes.
  9. 16. The pupa of a butterfly, often hard and shell-like.
  10. 19. The specific plant species that a caterpillar feeds on.
  11. 21. Large, robust moth, typically yellow with dark markings, caterpillars feed on pine.
  12. 23. Small, common blue butterfly with tiny tails and orange spots on its hindwings.
  13. 24. Butterfly with orange, black, and white markings, often seen on thistle.
  14. 26. Large, pale green silkmoth with long tails on its hindwings, active at night.
  15. 29. The order of insects that includes butterflies and moths.
  16. 31. A large family of moths whose larvae are commonly called "inchworms" or "loopers."
  17. 34. Distinctively patterned moth, often found in fields, also known as Utetheisa ornatrix.
  18. 37. Dark butterfly with yellow spots, caterpillars feed on dill, parsley, and fennel.
  19. 39. A silken case spun by the larvae of many moths and other insects for pupation.
  20. 42. Sweet liquid produced by flowers, a food source for adult butterflies and moths.
  21. 43. Active during twilight (dusk and dawn), like some moths.
  22. 44. Sensory organs on the head of butterflies and moths, used for smell.
  23. 45. General term for a family of moths known for their strong, rapid flight, often seen hovering like hummingbirds.
  24. 48. The primary appendages used for flight in butterflies and moths.
  25. 50. Large orange butterfly with intricate black patterns and silvery spots on its underside.
  26. 51. Similar to the hummingbird clearwing, often found near snowberry plants.
Down
  1. 1. A very large and diverse family of moths, often drab-colored.
  2. 2. Dark butterfly with iridescent blue on its hindwings, caterpillars feed on spicebush and sassafras.
  3. 3. White moth with black spots, larvae are woolly bears.
  4. 4. When one species evolves to resemble another for protection.
  5. 12. One of the largest North American moths, a giant silk moth with elaborate patterns.
  6. 13. To spend the winter in a particular place.
  7. 15. Large brown silkmoth with prominent "eyespots" on its hindwings.
  8. 17. A day-flying moth that mimics a hummingbird, feeding on nectar.
  9. 18. Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
  10. 20. Another name for a hawk moth, known for its stout body and narrow wings.
  11. 22. The inactive, immature form of an insect between larva and adult.
  12. 25. The posterior part of an insect's body.
  13. 27. The larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
  14. 28. Active at night (like most moths).
  15. 30. The long, coiled tube that butterflies and some moths use to drink nectar.
  16. 32. The process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
  17. 33. Moths whose caterpillars are often very hairy and can cause skin irritation.
  18. 35. The middle section of an insect's body, where wings and legs are attached.
  19. 36. Very common white butterfly, often seen in gardens.
  20. 38. Common yellow butterfly found in open fields.
  21. 40. Black butterfly with prominent reddish-orange bands on its wings.
  22. 41. The ability to blend in with the surroundings.
  23. 46. Active during the day (like most butterflies).
  24. 47. An animal that helps plants reproduce by carrying pollen.
  25. 49. The excrement of insect larvae, especially caterpillars.