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.
The purpose of United States psychological operations is to induce or reinforce behavior favorable to U.S. objectives. They are an important part of the range of diplomatic, informational, military and economic activities available to the U.S. They can be utilized during both peacetime and conflict.