In Appalachia it is believed that if a new bride sees a butterfly on her wedding day it is a sign of good luck. 
At weddings each guest is given an envelope with a butterfly inside. The guests will tear open the envelopes to release the butterflies when the bride and groom leave the church. The butterflies will soar overhead in a group, circle for a short time to create a fluttering canopy, and then fly off. I absolutely love this idea!
A Native American legend says that to make a wish come true you must catch a butterfly, whisper your wish to it, and then set it free. Your winged messenger will then carry your wish to the Great Spirit who will grant it.
Some species of butterflies have developed a survival tactic by mimicking other butterflies. Certain butterflies are noxious and inedible by birds. Edible butterflies have taken on the same wing markings as their inedible relatives to cheat the birds out of a tasty meal. 
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