This list represents just a selection of notable ones and their associated larval host plants.
Entomology
Holometabolous Insects are Fabulous Insects
“Holometabolous” is a term used to describe a type of metamorphosis seen in certain insect species.
Is American Elder a Good Nectar Source for Butterflies?
American Elder is not a Larval Host Plant for butterflies, but is it still good?
Monarch Butterfly Printable Coloring Pages
Johnny Butterflyseed has created printable coloring pages of Monarch Butterflies to help remind you to … Plant More Milkweed!
I’ve Created a Butterfly Garden, am I now a Master Gardener?
“Master Gardener” typically refers to individuals who have undergone formal training and certification through a recognized Master Gardener program.
What Are Some Butterflies Native to the Caribbean?
The Caribbean Islands bioregion, located in the Neotropical Realm, incorporates all 700 of the islands and islets of the Caribbean Sea, with the exception of Aruba, Curaçao, and other small islands just off the coast of Venezuela. It is home to various species of butterflies. Some of the butterflies native to the Caribbean include: […]
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.