butterflies

[Glennan]

how do butterflies sleep?

[Luckyscot]

Butterflies need the sun's warmth to keep them active, so at times when the sun isn't shining, they close their wings and rest. This resting state is sort of like sleep, but it's more like just being really tired. When they're resting, butterflies usually don't move around, but they can if they need to. They also don't need to eat as often in this resting state. When the sun comes out, their bodies warm up and they fly off looking for food again

Many butterflies rest on the bark of a tree. The rough surface of the tree helps them blend in and makes them harder to spot. Another favorite place is on the underside of leaves

 

[wvaleriechas]

The previous answer is spot on. If you wish to increase the butterfly population in your garden grow a clump of nettles where they can produce their eggs & the young catterpillars feed on the leaves. Result... many more beautiful butterflies the following year....Spinner