As the days get shorter and colder, where do the butterflies go?
Pipevine Swallowtail
What do Butterfly Caterpillars Eat?
Caterpillars eat specific plants that we refer to as their host plants. Each species of butterfly have its own particular host plants. For example, Monarch caterpillars feed only on Milkweeds. Most caterpillars feed on leaves, but some will also eat the flowers and seeds. The Harvester butterfly caterpillar actually feeds on aphids; it is thought […]
Pipevine Caterpillar Leaving Host Plant
Watch the caterpillar crawling to find a safe place to pupate
Butterfly Migration – A Rhythm in Nature
There is a sequence to events that happen throughout the year combining several factors that contribute to these amazing journeys.
