Butterflies by State: Every Official State Butterfly and Where Diversity Peaks
Butterflies by state vary enormously: Texas has recorded at least 400 species, while Hawaii has only two native butterflies. Thirty-one…
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!
What Is a Group of Butterflies Called? (And Why They’re Called Butterflies)
What is a group of butterflies called? The most popular answer is a kaleidoscope, and you’ll also see a flutter,…
Butterfly Garden Design Plans for Every Yard Size
Good butterfly garden design plans start with four things: at least six hours of sun, caterpillar host plants, nectar flowers…
Sulphur Butterflies: How to Identify the Orange, Clouded and Cloudless Sulphur
Sulphur butterflies are the yellow and orange butterflies you see zipping low over clover fields and roadsides. The common ones…
Butterflies vs Bees as Pollinators: What the Numbers Show
In the butterflies vs bees pollination contest, bees win on a per-visit basis, since they carry and deliver far more…
Butterfly Antennae: What They Do and How Monarchs Navigate With Them
Butterfly antennae are thin sensory stalks with a club at the tip, and they do far more than smell. In…
What Colors Attract Butterflies? What the Research Shows
The colors that attract butterflies depend on the species, and research shows most butterflies are born favoring certain colors but…
Fritillary Butterflies: How to Identify the Common North American Species
Fritillary butterflies are orange-and-black brushfoots, and most of the North American species raise their caterpillars on violets. Flip one over…
20 Interesting Facts About Butterflies (With Sources)
These interesting facts about butterflies all come with a source you can check, from the Natural History Museum’s record book…
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…