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How many wings does a butterfly have?

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A butterfly has four wings, or two sets of wings. Butterflies belong to the order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths and skippers. When not in use, butterfly wings fold together in a vertical fashion. read more

Four. Most insect imago have two pairs of wings. Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, and all orders other than Diptera have imago with two pairs of wings. Diptera (true flies) are the exception. Insect imago in the order Diptera have only two wings, corresponding to one pair of wings. Diptera includes mosquitos and house flies. read more

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