As the days get shorter and the temperatures cooler, what happens to all the beautiful butterflies? This is a common question. The answer
Pipevine Swallowtail
Pipevine Caterpillar Leaving Host Plant
Watch the caterpillar crawling to find a safe place to pupate
What do caterpillars eat?
Caterpillars eat specific plants that we refer to as their host plants. Each species of butterflies have their 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 […]
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.
