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Agriculture · Q353

Agricultural Entomology

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 353

Q353

Which type of mouth parts does butterfly have?

A.
Spongy type
Answer
B.
Biting and piercing type
C.
Lapping type
D.
Siphoning type

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Butterflies have siphoning type mouthparts which are specially adapted for sucking nectar from flowers.

The main organ involved is a long, coiled structure called the proboscis, which acts like a straw to draw up liquid food.

These mouthparts do not bite, pierce, or lap — they are specifically designed for siphoning fluids.

This adaptation helps butterflies feed efficiently on nectar while minimizing damage to the flowers.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Siphoning type.