HOW DOES A BUTTERFLY FIND A MATE?

Male butterflies generate a unique odorless love-dust that attracts willing females of the same species.
Vintage butterfly and flower
Two butteflies chasing each other.

Male butterflies of each species generate a unique odorless love-dust that attracts willing females of the same species. Also, a male's flight pattern and persistence attract mates. The colors of male butterflies don't play any role in courtship.

A female butterfly is drawn to a male’s flight pattern and persistence.
Butterflies mating
The colors of male butterflies do not excite females.
Mating butterflies

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