Velvet Wing Shields

This puzzle covers the defense mechanisms butterflies use to protect themselves from predators. Words include camouflage, mimicry, poisonous, warning colors, and erratic movement. The activity introduces students to the ways butterflies survive in the wild. By completing this search, students gain insight into butterfly adaptations and natural selection.

The word search expands students’ vocabulary with scientific and descriptive terms. It improves reading skills by exposing learners to words related to animal behavior and ecology. Searching for specific terms strengthens pattern recognition and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, the activity fosters curiosity about how animals use different survival strategies in nature.

Word List: Camouflage, Mimicry, Poisonous, Eyespots, Warning Colors, False Heads, Quick Flight, Erratic Movement, Chemical Secretion, Startle Effect, Hiding, Blending, Thorn Mimicry, Leaf Mimicry, Toxicity.