Butterfly

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Across
  1. 3. — The family of longwing butterflies commonly found throughout Trinidad, including the Postman.
  2. 4. — Delicate, microscopic structures covering the wings that provide their color and patterns.
  3. 7. — Brilliant, iridescent blue butterfly frequently spotted patrolling Trinidadian forest paths.
  4. 9. — Rum and bitters manufacturer in Laventille where the iconic Barcant collection resides today.
Down
  1. 1. — The hard, protective outer shell of an insect's body.
  2. 2. — Large local butterfly named after a predatory bird because of the giant eye-spots on its wings.
  3. 5. — Day job of Malcolm Barcant before his full retirement to study neotropical butterflies.
  4. 6. — Coiled, straw-like tube a butterfly uses to drink nectar.
  5. 8. — The stage of metamorphosis spent inside a chrysalis.
  6. 9. — Nature Centre tucked away in the Arima Valley, home to spectacular local species.