You've heard of fly balls in a baseball game but have you ever heard of butterfly balls?
A swarm of snout-nosed butterflies invaded Whataburger Field during the Hooks versus Missions game.
The butterflies get their name from their elongated mouths that look a bit like an elephant's trunk.
The butterfly invasion is the result of recent rain. Heavy rain triggers growth of hackberry tree leaves, which are a favorite food source for snout caterpillars.
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