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What's the purpose of a butterfly's proboscis?

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What's the purpose of a butterfly's proboscis?

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The purpose of a butterfly's proboscis is to allow them to feed on nectar from flowers. The proboscis is a long, tube-like appendage that the butterfly uses to suck up the sweet liquid inside the flower.

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