The exhibition, designed to recreate the specific climate of Central America, features a variety of plant species whose nectar nourishes the butterflies.
This engaging show offers a chance to not just admire the beauty and diversity of these insects but also to learn about their lifecycle and habitat.
One of the highlights of the exhibit includes the transformation of cocoons into adult butterflies, a process visitors may witness firsthand in specially designed incubators.
The cocoons, varying in color, size and shape, offer a unique spectacle as they hatch.
Among the showcased species are large butterflies such as the Morpho, known for its strikingly vivid blue wings that seem to pulsate, and the Papilio, commonly referred to as the queen's swallowtail, which feeds on nectar and dew.
The Papilio's cocoon mimics a green leaf, providing excellent camouflage among the branches.
The largest free-living Morpho butterflies boast a wingspan of up to 20 centimeters.
Paweł Śpiechowicz from Łódź City Hall said: "Visitors can walk among colorful butterflies flying around, sometimes even landing on their shoulders, amidst paths overgrown with tropical plants that also serve as feeders."
The exhibition is open from August 1 through the end of the month, Tuesday to Sunday.
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Source: PAP
