[header] How to care for a butterfly with a broken wing [title] Grasp the butterfly. [step] Before touching the butterfly, make sure your hands are clean and dry. With the wings closed, grab the butterfly by the wings just above the body. 
You don't need to hold it very hard, just tight enough to keep it from wriggling free. [substeps] Contrary to popular belief, you won't harm the butterfly simply by touching it.