#sorry for such a lightweight post but im workin on a bigger one thatll take a while lol

[blueyinthebush]

that's lucky! - ulysses butterfly

"the sign" brought back one of the most important non-speaking characters in the show--flappy the butterfly, an eye-catching ulysses butterfly. the females are a bit less vibrant, so this one is probably a male. they also don't keep those bright blue markings on the outside of their wings, but for animation's sake i'll give it a pass.

this pretty swallowtail was first seen in "slide", when lila and bingo saved it as a caterpillar (pictured here on an agapanthus plant). the caterpillars of this species are bright green with white markings. this helps them blend in with the leaves of the euodia tree, their favorite food.

with such a striking color, the ulysses butterfly is an iconic and beloved insect. in 2016, there were some concerns about the decline of the breeding population, but it seems like they've been able to bounce back. this little guy is indirectly responsible for much of the events of "the sign", and he deserves it! a pretty butterfly like this is too good to go unnoticed.