The red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) is a common butterfly found in most areas of North America and Europe. They live mainly in woodlands where they feed on flower nectar, tree sap, and overripe fruit. The name of this medium-sized butterfly comes from the distinctive red band on its black wings.
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There are approximately 17,00 butterfly species that have been identified around the world at least 750 of these species can be found in the U.S. Butterflies are an important indicator of a healthy ecosystem and areas rich with butterflies and moths are often rich with other invertebrates too.
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Entomology is the study of insects and within this scientific field “green butterflies”. It is not a term that would be applied to a specific butterfly species. In fact, butterflies come in many different colors and this includes various green shades. Some butterflies may appear to have green wings due to an iridescent or metallic
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The Mourning Cloak butterfly or Nymphalis antiopa is a mysterious and captivating species that has unique and distinctive characteristics that make it easily recognizable within the butterfly world. It is best known for its coloration and its unique wing shape, but there is so much more to learn. So, here we’ll explore the Mourning Cloak
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One of the most common butterflies that can be seen in many parts of the world is the Cabbage White butterfly. The scientific name for this species is Pieris rapae, it belongs to the Pieridae family, and these butterflies may be called “whites and yellows” due to their coloration.
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The Karner Blue butterfly is a small species that is primarily found in North America. This adorable little butterfly has striking blue coloration, but due to its distinct habitat requirements, it is very elusive and considered endangered. Here we’ll explore this rare gem of the grasslands in a little more detail.
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Monarch butterflies are some of the most stunning species of butterfly to visit gardens. Although these orange-colored winged insects are native to North America, they are also found in Australia, New Zealand, and Spain. The Monarch Butterfly is delightful to observe, they also play an important role in our planet’s ecosystem.
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What comes to mind when you think of the Buckeye butterfly? Resilience and hope would be your quick answer, right? Well, mine is watchful eyes because I feel like the butterfly is always watching me thanks to its false eye-spots. The common buckeye is a real visual treat, so let’s explore some fascinating facts about
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The Viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus) is smaller and yet similar to a Monarch butterfly. The connection to Monarch and other milkweed butterflies from the Danainae subfamily is distant. But, this relationship is Müllerian which means that these species are unpalatable to birds and in this way, they do contribute to the survival of each other.
Observing a butterfly in nature is always a treat, but if you see a species that actually shimmers in the light, it can be a magical experience. The Red Spotted Purple butterfly (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) has wings that have an eye-catching iridescent sheen that truly catches the light. In this article, we will take a
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