A particular species of butterfly lays its eggs on only one type of lupine flower. What would be a likely result if pesticides sprayed on these lupines kills insects that pollinate the flowers?

1. The lupine-dependent butterflies would lay eggs on other plants.

2. The lupine-dependent butterflies would disappear.

3. Other insect pollinators would proliferate.

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Pittman

21 July, 04:51

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Kathy Hodges · Answer 1

The answer would be 2, because the butterfly's eggs would get pesticide on them as well, causing the lupine dependant butterflies to die off.