Origins of Renaissance Art. The origins of Renaissance art can be traced to Italy in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. During this so-called âproto-Renaissanceâ period (1280-1400), Italian scholars and artists saw themselves as reawakening to the ideals and achievements of classical Roman culture.
Adult butterflies also use color to their advantageânot only to blend in but also to warn. For instance, the adult monarch sports a bright orange color and distinctive pattern, a red flag to potential predators that it's distasteful and toxic. Another species called the viceroy has even evolved to mimic the monarch's appearance so that predators keep their distance, according to Prudic.
Range: Monarch butterflies can be found throughout the United States, including Hawaii. The majority of monarch butterflies live east of the Rocky Mountains. In the early spring, they are first seen in Texas and the south. As spring turns to summer, they're seen in more and more states and Canada.