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Butterfly and moth wings are covered by thousands of tiny scales that combine to create colorful wing patterns and enable the butterfly to find a mate, communicate and hide from predators.

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Chloe's Cracker

Common Name: Chloe’s Cracker

Scientific Name: Hamadryas chloe

Family: Nymphalidae

Range: Arizona to South America

Fun Fact: Males are territorial and will use their wings to emit a "cracking" sound when approached by other males or potential predators.

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