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Created page with "== Morphology == The butterfly proboscis, also known as a haustellum, is a tubular mouthpart used for feeding on liquid substances. It is a highly specialized structure, unique to the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies and moths. Composed of two elongated galeae, the proboscis is a complex organ that serves multiple functions in the butterfly's life cycle. Image:Detail-45591.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up image of a butterfly with its proboscis extend..."