Fun Facts For Butterfly Lovers Around the World

Dec. 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Butterflies and moths are part of our natural heritage and have been studied for over 300 years. There are over 20,000 species of these beautiful flying insects around the world. As we all know, the cycle begins with the egg, than the larva, pupa and adult. They can range from 1/8 to 12 inches in size. Females are usually bigger and live longer than males. During the mating process, the female gives a scent that the male butterfly can only smell. The scent is called Pheromones. The pheromones act as a perfume to attract the male butterfly. The female lays 100 eggs in her lifetime. The life span of a butterfly is dependent on the breed. They can live a few days or up to a year. Small butterflies generally have shorter life spans than bigger ones.

Butterflies can be used as symbols. It is the most popular used tatoo for a woman. This type of tatoo has several meanings. It can symbolize rebirth, freedom, and the change in one's life etc. The Mandarin Chinese word for butterfly is "hu-tieh". "Tieh" means 70 years. In the Chinese culture, it can symbolize a long life and can also symbolize undying bond between lovers. In Japan, the butterfly symbolizes love. In many other cultures, it can symbolize the soul. In South Germany, some believe that the dead are reborn as children who fly about as butterflies. In American culture, it is used to express the beauty and change in all of us. Butterflies are also considered classic Feng Shui cures. You will be guided through ease and grace in your life when used in Feng Shui. Butterflies are also used to decorate. Weddings, birthdays, baby showers have been beautifully decorated and adorned with butterflies. Yes, butterflies fly around our homes and will continue to fly in our hearts forever.

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