Araschnia levana is a species of butterfly that breeds several times a year. It has two distinctly colored pupae. Although the genes for pupa color do not differ, those that emerge in spring are orange and those that emerge in summer are brown. The seasonal color variations in pupae mean that the pupae blend into the colors in their environment. This is an example of

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The seasonal color variations in pupae of Araschnia levana are an example of phenotypic plasticity, which is the ability of an organism to produce different phenotypes (observable traits) in response to different environmental conditions. In this case, the pupae produce different colors to blend into their surroundings and avoid being seen by predators.

Araschnia Levana Is a Species of Butterfly That Breeds Several