Monarchs and milkweed–they’re as inseparable as bread and butter, soap and water, pen and paper. So, just what is the relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed? Do monarchs eat any other plants besides milkweed? What other types of flowers can you plant to attract them to your yard? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer … Read more
Different types of butterflies lay different numbers of eggs; the number can depend on the butterfly’s size and lifespan, among other environmental factors. Today, you’re wondering, how many eggs does a Karner blue butterfly lay? What time of year does this butterfly lay its eggs? What is the Karner blue’s life cycle? Keep reading to … Read more
You may have heard that Karner blue butterflies are picky; but what does that mean exactly? What do Karner blue butterflies eat? Do the adult butterflies have a different diet than their larvae? Are they really as picky as some people suggest? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll explore everything you ever wanted to know … Read more
You’ve been learning about the endangered Karner blue butterfly, and you want to know more. Where does this small blue creature live? What biome does the Karner blue butterfly live in? How has it adapted to its environment? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions. Where Does the Karner Blue Butterfly … Read more
The Karner blue butterfly is endangered and has basically disappeared from many areas where it used to be common. This butterfly has received numerous governmental protections over the past two to three decades, and the efforts that have been made to protect it may very well be what has kept it from going extinct. So, … Read more
If you’ve never heard of the Karner blue butterfly, you’re not alone. This small blue butterfly only lives in isolated areas of the United States, and its numbers are dwindling. In fact, it has been on the United States’ Endangered Species list for two decades. So, why is the Karner blue butterfly endangered? How many … Read more
If you have a flower garden, it’s probably a common sight for you to see lots of butterflies flitting over the flowers. You may have even seen tiger swallowtails among the visitors. But have you ever seen these majestic yellow butterflies grouped together at a pond or mud puddle? What are they doing there? Why … Read more
Tiger swallowtails are usually quite easy to distinguish from other butterflies; but did you know that some of them are black instead of their classic yellow coloring? In this article, we’ll talk about how to tell the difference between black and tiger swallowtails, especially when you’re comparing a black tiger to a regular black swallowtail. … Read more
You probably know that most butterflies eat nectar from flowers; but have you ever asked yourself, what do tiger swallowtails eat? What are their favorite kinds of flowers? Are there any flowers they don’t like? What plants do their caterpillars eat? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions. What Do Tiger … Read more
Tiger swallowtails are beautifully-patterned black and yellow butterflies. If you’ve ever seen them flying past or clustering around a muddy puddle, you know they’re a sight to see. So, what if you want to see more of them? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll talk about where to find tiger swallowtails, as well as the … Read more
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