Knowledge Nook

Do you want to know more about butterflies? From eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis, adult butterflies, and gardening, we’ve got you covered. Ready for a treasure hunt? See how we found eggs, caterpillars, and chrysalis in our yard.

Must read articles by Regina Edwards, Entomologist
• Butterfly Migration: A Rhythm In Nature
• The Complexity of Butterfly Anatomy
• Differences Between Moths And Butterflies

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What You Can Plant to Attract Endangered Butterflies

By planting the host plants for these endangered butterflies, you ...

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Monarch Butterfly Migration Dates

Migration timeline goes roughly like this ...

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How do Butterflies Use Their Sense of Smell?

A new study has found that butterflies are responsible ...

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4 Actionable Tips to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden

Both kids and adults love watching butterflies in the garden ...

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Capturing the Beauty of Your Butterfly Garden in Art

Butterflies are one of the most cherished symbols ...

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Butterfly Caterpillar Body Parts

Diagram showing the body parts of a caterpillar ...

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The Anatomy of Butterflies

How butterflies see and eat. Importance of antennae, legs ...

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How to Find Butterfly Chrysalises

Let's start with the basic information about chrysalises ...

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How to Find Butterfly Eggs

Tips for finding eggs and what they look like ...

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How to Find Butterfly Caterpillars

First identify host plants and follow these tips to finding caterpillars ...

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Body Parts of a Butterfly

Illustration for the parts of a butterfly's body and ...

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Where to Look for Zebra Swallowtail Eggs

Watch how the female found the plant ...

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