She can't be a butterfly anymore.

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The Venus flycatcher catches its victims (insects, arachnids) with a specialized fishing device formed from the edge parts of the leaves. The closing of the trap is initiated by thin trigger (sensitive) hairs on the surface of the leaves. To close the trap device, it is necessary to exert a mechanical effect on at least two hairs on the sheet with an interval of no more than 20 seconds. This selectivity provides protection against accidental slamming in response to falling objects that have no nutritional value (raindrops, debris, etc.). Moreover, digestion begins after at least five times the stimulation of sensitive hairs.

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