Butterfly Body Parts

Antennae—on the butterfly’s head, used to taste the air and help with balance

Compound eyes—thousands of tiny lenses help the butterfly see in all directions

Proboscis—the butterfly tongue, which works like a drinking straw

Thorax—the midsection of the butterfly with 3 pairs of legs & 2 pairs of wings

Legs—the butterfly has 6 legs, in 3 pairs, attached to its thorax

Head—the head includes the proboscis, 2 antennae and 2 compound eyes

Wings—2 pairs of wings, forewings & hindwings, on the thorax allow the butterfly to fly

Abdomen—this part of the butterfly includes the stomach, heart and other organs

Spiracles—a breathing hole, an opening through which air passes in the exoskeleton