Butterfly watching

It is an arduous, 3000 mile migration, which no monarch butterfly survives. Those who arrive in their millions, to cloak the Sierra Madre in color, are the great-grandchildren of those who left, nine months before. Nobody knows why they do it, but the fact that they do is one of nature's most spectacular sights.They grow to just 10cm (4"). Their distinctive orange and black wings are like starched tissue paper. Their life-span is a mere two to eight weeks, yet they will fly through storms and...Read Full Story

Butterfly Weed, also known as Butterfly Plant is a type of milk weed that is a potential host for Monarch caterpillars. The plant also has flowers that are a nectar source for other butterfly species including the tiger swallowtail. Some other host plants include herbs like parsley, dill, fennel and oregano. Other host plants include hollyhock, sunflowers, lupine, milkweed and violets, just to name a few. There are numerous nectar bearing plants for those adults you want to attract such as...Read Full Story

Monarch butterflies love the sweet nectars of many plants, but the milkweed plants is certainly their favorite. They like bright, open, sunny areas, and a variety of sweet plants such as daylilies, daisies, roses, verbena, coneflowers, and butterfly plants for feeding. To create a butterfly habitat, they need a shelter from high winds and severe weather, but typically will not use the decorative butterfly houses available in many nature stores. Click the Images to Read More Monarch...Read Full Story

Monarch Butterfly's Life CycleBy Jim PrattThe cycle of life for Monarch Butterflies is a wonder of nature. It begins as a tiny egg on a milkweed plant, changes to a larval caterpillar, and then magically undergoes a metamorphosis change into a vibrant colored butterfly. Click the Images to Read More The mating season begins in late winter/early spring as the weather warms and the Monarchs are ending their winter migration to southern areas. Females search out milkweed plants growing along...Read Full Story

How to Create a Butterfly Garden By Laura RosewallCreating a butterfly garden is nowhere near as difficult as people think. There are certain plants that butterflies of all varieties are attracted to, so planting these in your garden will bring these wonderful creatures into your yard. One thing you must make sure of, however, that no cats can get in as they are notorious butterfly slayers. Click the Images to Read More The main types of plants that attract butterflies are either full sun...Read Full Story

Photo: Derek Ramsey “Dear butterfly, Majestic monarch of the sky,Holder of universal secrets and reasons why,Color my canvas, touch my heart before I die,To live in joy, teach me how never to say good-bye.” ~ Michael Levy Butterflies truly are fascinating creatures. Despite their small size they are as beautiful as any insects. They also provide a perfect example of the miracle of metamorphosis and can live in all climates and altitudes, though they prosper in tropical rainforests. Let us...Read Full Story

Similar to numerous butterfly designs, tribal butterfly tattoos look wonderful when placed in the lower back area. And what's more is that the tribal ones look good on both men and women. Click the Images to Read More Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Related Articles: Blue Morphos Pictures Butterfly Backgrounds Butterfly Coloring Pages to Print Butterfly Background Blue Butterfly Pictures Butterfly Species List Butterfly Tatttoos Butterfly Transparent Wings Butterfly Tribal...Read Full Story

Click the Images to Read More Free Butterfly Tattoo Designs Related Articles: Blue Morphos Pictures Butterfly Backgrounds Butterfly Coloring Pages to Print Butterfly Background Blue Butterfly Pictures Butterfly Species List Butterfly Tatttoos Butterfly Transparent Wings Butterfly Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Butterfly Wings Close Up How Long Do Butterflies Live Monarch Butterfly Predators The Beautiful Butterfly Photos Tiger Butterfly Tattoo What Do Butterflies Eat...Read Full Story

Click the Images to Read More Butterfly Life Cycle Stage Related Articles: Blue Morphos Pictures Butterfly Backgrounds Butterfly Coloring Pages to Print Butterfly Background Blue Butterfly Pictures Butterfly Species List Butterfly Tatttoos Butterfly Transparent Wings Butterfly Tribal Butterfly Tattoo Butterfly Wings Close Up How Long Do Butterflies Live Monarch Butterfly Predators The Beautiful Butterfly Photos Tiger Butterfly Tattoo What Do Butterflies Eat...Read Full Story

I never realized how much there is to learn about monarch butterflies until my daughter found a hurt butterfly and brought it into the house. I have since learned how to fix a broken wing, and learned that adult butterflies do not eat, they drink. The caterpillar of almost all butterflies eat various parts of plants. Each species may eat only a few kinds of plants or plant parts.The monarch butterfly is sometimes called the "milkweed butterfly" because its larvae eat the plant. Adult female...Read Full Story