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Must read articles by Regina Edwards, Entomologist
• Butterfly Migration: A Rhythm In Nature
• The Complexity of Butterfly Anatomy
• Differences Between Moths And Butterflies
What Are The Benefits Of Milkweed?
Who is it that admires these lovely jewels of nature? Learn about Milkweeds fascinating life cycle ...
Our 3 Favorite Fast Growing Trees For Butterfly Gardens
Get a jump-start on your butterfly garden and landscaping by planting our favorite fast-growing trees that butterflies love. As the ...
Attract Butterflies with Puddlers and Feeders
There are various ways to keep butterflies interested in and returning to your garden. Basking, puddling ...
Where To Look For Spicebush Swallowtail Eggs
Since butterfly eggs are so tiny, the trick to finding them is knowing where to look. We saw a Spicebush ...
How to Identify Butterfly Families
Beginning the process of identifying butterflies can be challenging. It is important to understand nomenclature, the systematic naming of organisms ...
Perfect Flowers For Butterfly Gardens
When designing the perfect butterfly setting it is important to think about 4 features: Purpose, Colors, Height, and Blooms ...
How To Find A Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar
Watch the video to see how we found a surprise hidden ...
Endangered Butterfly – Hessel’s Hairstreak
The Hessel’s Hairstreak is listed as a state endangered species in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, and New York and a Species ...
4 Types of Milkweeds For Monarch Butterflies
Butterflies love the nectar and Monarchs love the foliage of milkweed ...
Endangered Butterfly – Arogos Skipper
The Arogos Skipper is listed as a state endangered species in Illinois, New Jersey, and New York. It is listed ...
Native Butterflies in Hawaii
There are just two butterflies endemic to Hawaii, and now the Gardens With Wings database includes both! We thank contributor ...
Endangered Butterfly – Bronze Copper
The Bronze Copper (Lycaena hyllus) butterfly is listed as a state endangered species in New Jersey and a species of ...