?? The butterflies wings are covered with colorful scales attached to a transparent membrane. They are arranged in rows like the roof tiles. The number and size are variable depending on the species that can have more than a million. If we touch the butterflies wings, they come off and are not replaced as weContinue Reading The scales of butterflies wings

?? We are happy to announce that on August 3, 2020, the association was recognized by the French Republic of general interest and scientific research. #association #ong #ngo #nature #papillons #butterfly #biodiversite #biodiversity #france #saintaubindemedoc #research #scientific ©explorecology.com

?? Come and meet the association on Saturday September 5 on the place of the church of Saint-Aubin de Médoc (Gironde, France) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the association forum of the municipality. While waiting to meet us, we present in this photo a poster prepared for the event. #association #ong #ngo #natureContinue Reading The association forum of Saint-Aubin de Médoc in France

?? What do you see in this photo? a death’s head or the Darth Vader’s mask? The Acherontia atropos butterfly is called the Death’s-head Hawk-moth in reference to the human skull-shaped pattern of markings on its upper body. This large butterfly is a migrant and can be observed in particular in spring-summer in France. ItContinue Reading A death’s head or the Darth Vader’s mask?

?? The Berger’s Clouded Yellow or Colias alfacariensis is generally found in dry calcareous lawns. The determination of this species is difficult because it can be confused with Colias hyale. The study of genitals or genitalia allows a more precise determination. #papillon #papillons #butterfly #butterflies #lepidoptera #nature #insecte #insectes #insects #insect #macro_beautiful_world #beautiful #naturephotography #macronature #instanatureContinue Reading Discover butterflies in France : The Berger’s Clouded Yellow

??This evening our association Exploratory Ecology participated in the annual meeting of association presidents of Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc (town in France). During exchanges, sustainable development actions were proposed : use of reusable cups and objects, “clean up the planet” action, etc.?

?? Many scientific studies have shown a positive relationship between the number of butterflies and the diversity of wild plants. With a diverse flora, the flowering period will be spread over time and you will have the chance to attract butterflies. To have these plants, you just have to leave fallow lawns, they will growContinue Reading How to get more butterflies in your garden?

Wednesday, our association participated in the meeting of the Telethon of Saint-Aubin de Médoc? whose mission is to advance scientific research on genetic diseases. The opportunity to discover the new team ? and discuss the association’s participation in the Telethon from December 4-5 with the project for our exhibition on « butterflies of today and tomorrow »?

?? The powder of butterfly wings found on the hands when touched it corresponds to the scales of the wings. The function of scales is to create colors on the wings to find a partner, to deceive predators, to camouflage themselves. Thus, butterfly can always fly but the loss of color weakens butterfly. #papillon #papillonsContinue Reading What is the powder on the wings of butterflies?