Question

Were there buttierflies in the cretaceous-period?

Answer 1

Probably, yes. We still cannot be 100% sure, but that was right around the time that insects began to diversify and split up, evolutionarily speaking. So, yes, it is highly likely there were butterflies in that time period.

Answer 2

I dont believe so

Answer 3

But there is so much diversity genetically that it can be very hard to tell how far insects go back. if there was not then there would most likely be another that is very similar

Answer 4

@beccaboo333 That's called plagiarism.

Answer 5

Did Morpho butterflies appear in the cretaceous?

Answer 6

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_evolution

Answer 7

@beccaboo333 Thanks! This will help me a lot! :)

Answer 8

your welcome

Answer 9

pm me if you need any other help.

Answer 10

Yes, there were lol.