Butterflies
In the butterfly category, we cover topics like tips to attract butterflies, ways to help save Monarchs, air pollution effects on butterflies, butterfly day, and more.
Why Monarch Butterflies are Special
There are many reasons why the Monarch “rules.” It lives longer than most butterflies, moves farther in migration than many ...
Fall Flowers That Attract Butterflies
The flat open flowers of Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabil) allow an easy landing pad for pollinators and the clusters of ...
Unique-looking Butterfly Visitor
A new visitor for us this year was this unique-looking American Snout, thanks to the ...
Butterfly Glossary and Terminology
Abdomen -The rear part of an insect’s body containing the heart, reproductive organs and most of the digestive system. Antennae ...
Endangered Butterfly – Swamp Metalmark
The Swamp Metalmark is listed as a state endangered species in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio. It is listed as threatened ...
Endangered Butterfly – Regal Fritillary
Regal Fritillary is endangered in the states of Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin, threatened in Illinois, and is a ...
Endangered Butterfly – Dotted Skipper
Dotted Skipper is found in very restricted areas and is considered to be threatened throughout its range. The states include ...
Endangered Butterfly – Saint Francis’ Satyr
The Saint Francis' Satyr (Neonympha mitchellii francisci) butterfly is listed as a federal endangered species. It is located in the ...
Endangered Butterfly – Taylor’s Checkerspot
Before its dramatic decline, Before its dramatic decline, the Taylor's Checkerspot was documented at more than seventy sites in British ...