Information for Mr. Sumball (about the Flutter-bys)

[Sister Sophie]

In the 19th century, in Great Britain, when people would see Butterflies flutter-by their Dairy Products (cream, butter, rich milk etc.), those folks thought that the Butterflies were really Fairies who had come to steal the goodies. So they called the insects 'Butterflies'.

I read about this in one of my Butterfly Books.

Sister Sophie
Miami, Florida, USA

[Common Mime]

In the 19th century, in Great Britain, when people would see Butterflies flutter-by their Dairy Products (cream, butter, rich milk etc.), those folks thought that the Butterflies were really Fairies who had come to steal the goodies. So they called the insects 'Butterflies'.

I read about this in one of my Butterfly Books.

Sister Sophie
Miami, Florida, USA

What a shock to read this thread with the title Information to for Mr. Sumball! Thanks for your info. Now I know.

Thanks Sister Sophie!

[Sister Sophie]

You are very welcome. I read a lot about Butterflies, so if ever I can help you again, I will be most willing.

Sister Sophie
Miami, Florida, USA

[Common Rose]

Thanks Sister Sophie for the info. I was also suspecting that it has something to do with butter.