How Much Milkweed Does a Monarch Caterpillar Eat?
How much milkweed does a monarch caterpillar eat? Enough to grow to almost 2,000 times its hatching mass in 9…
Jim Hunt
Hi there, I'm Jim, and welcome to Butterfly Boogie! My fascination with butterflies - from their vibrant colors to their graceful flights - inspired me to create this space. Here, I share insights on how to welcome these delightful creatures into your garden and understand their significance in nature. My goal is to help you create a little sanctuary for them in your own backyard. So, if you're looking to bring more beauty and butterflies into your life, you're in the right place!
Buckeye Butterfly: How to Identify the Common Buckeye
The common buckeye butterfly (Junonia coenia) is a brown butterfly with big, target-like eyespots on all four wings and two…
Monarch Parasites by the Numbers: OE, Tachinid Flies and Wasps
Monarch butterfly parasites fall into three main groups: the OE protozoan, tachinid flies and parasitic wasps. In a study of…
Tropical vs Native Milkweed: What the OE Data Says
In the tropical vs native milkweed debate, the data points one way: plant native milkweed. If you already grow tropical…
Which Monarch Generation Is This? A Month-by-Month Guide
Eastern monarch butterflies run through several generations a year: up to four short-lived summer generations, then one long-lived migratory generation….
Monarch Butterflies in Mexico: The Sanctuaries and When to Visit
Every fall, eastern monarch butterflies fly 2,000 to 3,000 miles to a handful of mountaintops in central Mexico, according to…
Glasswing Butterfly: Why Its Wings Are See-Through
The glasswing butterfly (Greta oto) has wings you can see straight through, with clear panels framed by thin brown borders….
Butterfly Feeder Guide: What Actually Brings Butterflies In
A butterfly feeder is a small dish, sponge or fruit tray that offers adult butterflies sugar in a form they…
Viceroy Butterfly: How to Tell It From a Monarch
The viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus) is the orange-and-black butterfly people most often mistake for a monarch. The fastest way to…
Monarch Butterfly Grove Guide: Where to See Them in California
A monarch butterfly grove is a winter roost where thousands of western monarchs hang in dense clusters from the same…