Butterfly larvae spend almost all their time eating and searching for food. They mainly eat leaves, but some species also eat flowers, seeds, seed pods, aphids and other insects. Many species of butterfly larvae prefer particular types of plants. Pearl crescent caterpillars, for instance, eat mainly asters.
The U.N. currently manages 16 peacekeeping missions, with more than 100,000 uniformed personnel and more than 19,000 civilian staff deployed globally. The U.N. also currently has 11 field-based political missions and peace-building support offices in Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Supporting Their Troops: Americaâs Role In UN Peacekeeping. May 29th is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, a day to commemorate the sacrifices of those who have lost their lives serving in peacekeeping operations and to celebrate the roughly 120,000 peacekeepers currently serving in missions around the world.