Butterflies

Red Admiral Butterflies

Well I think all butterflies are pretty.  The Red Admiral Butterfly does not disappoint!  Here is a fun fact – they are people friendly and may land on you! It hasn’t happen to me – at least not yet! Features:  Red Admirals have black and brown wings with orange-red bands and white spots.  Their wing […]

Butterflies

Monarch Butterflies

Who doesn’t love Monarch Butterflies!  Well I have noticed two flying around this year.  Hopefully there are more of them! Features:  Monarchs have bright orange wings with black lines or veins.  The wings are outlined with white dots. Eggs:  Monarch butterflies lay their eggs under milkweed leaves.  According to National Geographic, a female monarch will lay up […]

Pollinators

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

  The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly is a pretty one!  Here are some interesting facts on this butterfly: The male is yellow with black tiger stripes. There are two different female versions.  One looks similar to the male but has blue spots on its lower wings.  The other is all black with the blue spots […]