How-To Repair A Butterfly Wing
Fixing or Replacing Wings of Butterflies
Yes, it can be done! Millions of butterflies lose or tear their wings each year. Once a butterfly wing get bent or torn, or if it is missing a substantial part of its wing, then its unable to fly. Repairing a butterfly wing requires a few simple tools and a delicate procedure. A ripped wing can be mended easily, or the missing part of the wing can be replaced with a spare.
Since butterflies are extremely delicate, this procedure requires a steady but gentle hand. It requires careful concentration! Any mistakes could damage the butterfly further, or render it unable to fly permenantly. Once a wing repair or replacement is made then flight should be restored to the butterfly. Most butterflies only live for a few weeks, but monarch butterflies can live up to 6 months, so the repair is well worth the effort.
Children should not attempt to preform this procedure. Butterfly wing repair should only be preformed by an adult with experience, or after careful study of the procedure so that no mistakes are made. Children can stand by to watch and learn, but remind them that a butterfly wing repair should never be attempted without the help or supervision of an adult.
