Have you ever dreamed of filling your garden with vibrant Milkweed plants, attracting beautiful Monarch Butterflies? It’s a captivating image: colorful blooms swaying in the breeze as graceful butterflies dance around them. While the idea of free milkweed seeds may sound enticing, let’s explore why it’s crucial to recognize the […]
Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Brush-footed Butterflies include Monarchs, Emperors, Admirals, Tortoiseshells, and Fritillaries, and nearly 6000 other species.
Why Would I Need Multiple Milkweed Species?
By planting multiple species of Milkweed, you create a more vibrant and sustainable habitat for Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators, ensuring their survival and contributing to the overall health of your local ecosystem… one day at a time!
Can the U.S. Government Save the Monarch Butterfly?
While the U.S. government can play a crucial role in the conservation efforts, it cannot single-handedly save the Monarch Butterfly. It is up to each citizen.
Monarch Butterfly Printable Coloring Pages
Johnny Butterflyseed has created printable coloring pages of Monarch Butterflies to help remind you to … Plant More Milkweed!
Nymphalidae Butterflies
The Nymphalidae family is a large and diverse family of butterflies. It includes numerous species from around the world. Here are a few examples of butterflies that belong to the Nymphalidae family.
What is Common to All Nymphalidae?
These are some general characteristics that are commonly observed among Nymphalidae butterflies.
The Special Connection Between Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Plants
Did you know that Monarch Butterflies must lay their eggs on Milkweed plants?
The Monarch Butterfly, Described.
Turn on your favorite Web Reader, and close your eyes, as Johnny describes the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus).