Mourning Cloak Butterfly Caterpillar

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…

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

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:  List of Butterflies in Kentucky

The yellow admiral or Australian admiral is a butterfly native to Australia, New Zealand, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Islands. It is a medium-sized butterfly. The upperside of the forewings are dark brown to black toward the outer edges, with three small white patches and a wide, bright yellow bar, and dull red nearer the…

Welcome to the magical world of butterflies, where vibrant colors and graceful movements make them one of nature’s most fascinating creatures. Have you ever wondered how these delicate beauties come to life? Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of a butterfly’s life cycle, from a tiny egg to a winged wonder. In…

Here are some FREE Monarch Coloring Pages for you to print out. You can go back to our pages about Monarch Butterflies here. 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: …