Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) are the only insects that have scaly wings. The wings are attached to the butterfly's thorax (mid-section). Veins support the delicate wings and nourish them with blood. Butterflies can only fly if their body temperature is above 86 degrees.
All of the members of Leonard's family are accomplished scientists, except for his younger brother Michael, who is a tenured law professor at Harvard University. Leonard's mother, Dr. Beverly Hofstadter, is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist. She has a personality almost identical to Sheldon's, including strict speech patterns, lack of social conventions, and attention to detail, and she is principally responsible for Leonard's difficult childhood.
Howard Wolowitzâs Brother Shows Up On âThe Big Bang Theoryâ: Actor Matt Bennett Plays The Role. Howard Wolowitz has been though a lot this season of The Big Bang Theory, including the loss of his mother. Her death was prompted by the real-life passing of the actress who portrayed Mrs. Wolowitz, Carol Ann Susi.