When spring arrives, it’s time for butterflies to emerge and reproduce. Their life cycles are divided neatly into growth, eating, and in the final stages, reproduction. Butterflies are male or female; they mate when the tips of their abdomens join, and sperm is passed to the female to fertilize her eggs. The female butterfly then …
Fifteen butterfly facts for kids to create an interest in these fascinating creatures. Almost 18,000 butterfly species share our planet with us, and they are an essential part of our ecosystems. When a butterfly feeds and visits another plant, they are pollinating those plants to encourage fresh growth. Kids love butterflies; when one flies by, …
Many people have asked this question, is a butterfly an insect? We tend to focus on the beautiful wings, but they have a head, thorax, abdomen, six legs, compound eyes, an exoskeleton, and a pair of antennae. These are all physical insect traits, and in this article, we will take a closer look at butterflies …
The painted lady (Vanessa Cardui) butterfly is the most widespread butterfly species in the world. You can find this butterfly on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. The fascinating aspect of the painted lady butterfly surrounds its migration. Since it cannot survive winter and cold climates, it must migrate when the weather changes.
Observing a butterfly in nature is a magical experience; they have a delicacy and grace in flight that inspires wonder in most people around the world. The transformation of a butterfly from a caterpillar to a creature capable of flight can be an inspiration to many of us. This may seem strange, but it is …
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Thousands of Swarming bees can be unnerving and tremendously fascinating at the same time. If you’ve encountered a swarm, you’re probably asking yourself what’s the occasion and why do they do it. Well, honeybees have long been marvels of coordinated behavior. When a honey bee colony becomes too crowded, the worker bees will leave the …
Butterfly eggs vary in color and shape, but you won’t see any variation without magnification. Most common butterfly species that you could raise easily indoors have a light or yellow color. This makes them easier to spot against a green leaf. In this article, we will explore this topic in more detail to help you …
Have you ever wondered how to Raise Butterflies from Caterpillars? Watching the emergence of a new butterfly from a cocoon is fascinating for all members of the family. Raising butterflies is a simple project to set up and it will teach your kids a lot about nature. You may want to find your caterpillars in …
As the name implies, the Blue Morpho Butterflies get their name from the bright blue wings. These butterflies are one of the largest among the Lepidoptera insects. While the wing’s topside is blue, the underneath is dark brown. When flying the two colors flash making it look like the butterfly is flickering (appearing and disappearing …
When to Release butterflies after hatching is the culmination of a beautiful process that makes you appreciate these little creatures. After about 20 days, the larvae will have turned into a chrysalis and now a butterfly is about to emerge. That means you should be ready to release the newly hatched butterflies. However, you don’t …