Do butterflies pee? This weird insect fact is blowing people’s minds
Butterflies, contrary to their delicate appearance, frequently expel liquid waste, a process crucial for their survival. This 'pee,' often clear or slightly cloudy, helps them manage excess fluid from nectar-rich diets, stay light for flight, and regulate mineral balance. Newly emerged butterflies release reddish meconium, a metabolic byproduct. Puddling behavior also leads to increased excretion.
Butterflies, contrary to their delicate appearance, frequently expel liquid waste, a process crucial for their survival. This 'pee,' often clear or slightly cloudy, helps them manage excess fluid from nectar-rich diets, stay light for flight, and regulate mineral balance. Newly emerged butterflies release reddish meconium, a metabolic byproduct. Puddling behavior also leads to increased excretion.
