Butterflies taste their food by standing on it, using sensory organs located on their feet.
Why it is true
Chemoreceptors on the feet of butterflies allow them to quickly detect if a plant is suitable for feeding or laying eggs, without needing to ingest it first.
Source: National Geographic
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