Flutter into the World of Butterflies!
Discover the amazing world of butterflies! Learn about their incredible journeys, from tiny eggs to epic migrations. Our "Butterflies" section is full of fascinating facts and beautiful photos that will spark your curiosity and help you appreciate these amazing creatures even more.
Endangered Butterfly – King’s Hairstreak
King’s Hairstreak is listed as a state endangered species in Delaware and Maryland, although they are found in small populations ...
Endangered Butterfly – Mardon Skipper
The Mardon Skipper (Polites mardon) is listed as endangered in the state of Washington. Small populations remain in only three ...
Endangered Butterfly – Karner Blue
The Karner Blue (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) butterfly is a federally endangered species. Small populations exist in 6 states ...
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 ...
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 ...
