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The following list of butterflies are found in Colorado. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Colorado 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…

Randy Jones 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”. READ MORE:  Red Admiral Caterpillar

There are almost 24,000 species of butterflies in the world. One of the prettiest types of butterflies is the Blue Morpho butterflies.  Not only is this beautiful butterfly one of the most sought after by collectors, but also just looking at its metallic-like wings is mesmerizing.  While it appears that the Blue Morpho butterfly’s wings are metallic blue, they aren’t the…

The word monarch comes from the Greek words for one ruler. A human monarch is a king or queen who rules alone, without necessarily having to consult any other person though good ones have always surrounded themselves with people who could give them good advice. When human monarchs were selected (rather than simply inheriting their…

Is your kid dreaming about coloring butterflies? If so, it’s time to see live butterflies up close with a butterfly-rearing kit! No one can deny that children adore getting creative with colored pencils and coloring pages. This is especially true when it comes to butterfly coloring pages. Why? Because butterflies are impressive creatures that allow…