Buckeye Butterfly Caterpillar
Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
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Blue Morpho Butterfly
The blue morpho butterfly is found in central and south America, along with Mexico and Venezuela. Their wings are bright, iridescent blue with a black edge while the ventral surfaces are brown. The iridescent wings are an area of interest because of the unique microstructure that allows such vibrancy. The ground and cover scales have…
List of Butterflies in Virginia
The following list of butterflies are found in Virginia. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Virginia the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
List of Butterflies in Massachusetts
The following list of butterflies are found in Massachusetts. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Massachusetts the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle
If you have ever been lucky enough to witness Monarch Butterflies fluttering around, you know how captivating they can be. But did you know that the Monarch Butterfly life cycle is just as mesmerizing as its beauty? From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly, the journey of a Monarch is full of wonder…
Where Do Butterflies Live?
When it comes to exactly where butterflies live, there is no real simple answer because butterflies live all over the place. It all comes down to what season of the year we are talking about and the species of butterfly. So in this article, we will explore some of the different places where butterflies live…
Butterfly Behavior to Watch in the Garden
Observing butterflies in the garden is a great way to learn about them! What Flowers/Shrubs Attract Butterflies? As you may know already, most species of butterflies use flower nectar as their main source of food. The use of the sugary nectar gives the butterflies energy and allows them to fly, so stocking up on flowers…