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Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:10:29 GMT

Favorite Classroom bulletin board ideas - Best interactive butterfly bulletin board for elementary that students and teachers will love.

OE Parasite

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:42:38 GMT

We have had several caterpillars with a fluid coming out of them. Also two deformed chrysilias. what could cause this. Also one butterfly that was struggling.

Butterfly Kisses

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:59:41 GMT

(click on photo to enlarge) Butterfly Kisses is my garden's name. It is a memorial garden for my two younger sisters that passed away unexpectedly 18 months

Help required regarding a Monarch egg

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:14:03 GMT

I collected a milkweed leaf approx. 36 hours ago. I did not place the leaf in a container with moisture until this eve. Not smart, now I know. Is my

Stanley the monarch

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:33:42 GMT

Stanley was found by my son on a golf course. He turned into a beautiful butterfly. We are currently raising 5 monarch caterpillars now!

Monarch Chrysalis Fell

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:15:43 GMT

One of our monarch chrysalis fell off a branch and is lying on its side. Any help to make it hang again? Karen says: Yes, I have also had this happen.

Butterfly Alphabet

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:21:45 GMT

Beautiful butterfly alphabet items include the awe inspiring Kjell Sandved's book and poster with letters taken from actual butterfly wings.

How long from caterpillar in J to chrysalis?

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:27:47 GMT

This is my first year raising Monarch Butterflies. I would like to know how long it takes the caterpillar to Chrysalis after it attaches itself into a

What size are Swallowtail caterpillars when they're ready to form the chrysalis?

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:19:06 GMT

These are my first Swallowtail caterpillars (last year we had Monarchs) and I don't know how big they will get before they form the chrysalis. There are

Caterpiller looks like he has died

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:05:48 GMT

Hello, I just started raising Monarchs this summer here in MN. I had 3 caterpillars crawl to the top of the container, two have already pupated. One

Monarch Caterpillar Died

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:57:56 GMT

I am a toddler teacher at a daycare in Michigan. I found 2 Monarch caterpillars while by the lakeside. I took them back with me and we watched as they

Two Black Swallowtail Butterflies

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:36:20 GMT

We had one black swallowtail chrysalis in a glass jar with a mesh top. There had been two caterpillars in the jar but one disappeared and the other formed

Butterfly Drawings

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:39:33 GMT

Butterfly drawings - Learn how to make your own drawing of a butterfly or check out unique drawings including antique, silk, children's and more.

Sleeping Larva

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:01:04 GMT

Do larva sleep during the day and night? This is our first week of experiencing and watching the butterfly larvae eating on parsley in an enclosed area.

Tiger Swallowtail Funeral

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:48:05 GMT

I was bicycling near the St. Croix River in Minnesota on a country road when I saw a flock of several tiger swallowtails fluttering near the roadside.

Deformed Wing on Swallowtail Butterfly

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:43:16 GMT

I have this butterfly that hatched from the chrysalis and his wing is deformed. Should I still release him this way or should I keep him and feed it sugar

Best place to keep cats?

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:01:30 GMT

You said you like to keep your cats out in the open, but do you mean inside your house or outside? I am assuming indoors but not in a cage? I have

Other plants as host plant for monarchs

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:23:24 GMT

Hello, I'm wondering if the monarch larva can also eat leaves of other plants. I have no milkweed but have butterfly plants and in fact have found

Other plants as host plant for monarchs

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:23:23 GMT

Hello, I'm wondering if the monarch larva can also eat leaves of other plants. I have no milkweed but have butterfly plants and in fact have found

Taking Care of Milkweed when Raising Monarchs.

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:15:11 GMT

I'm attempting to raise monarch butterflies. I picked milkweed leaves (7/8/2010), I tried the method of standing them up in a little water to keep the

New Swallowtail

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:42:11 GMT

Swallowtail emerges on a house plant

Fallen swallowtail chrysalis

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:02:38 GMT

I have recently found a swallowtail caterpillar while at work. I work at a daycare so I was able to put it into a clear plastic bug catcher until I got

Indoor/outdoor Caterpillar Raising in Summer

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:45:49 GMT

Hello, All summer I have been saving caterpillars found on our parsley and dill from the various predators that seem to be eating them up. I have them

Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar Photos

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:39:22 GMT

We do not have Spicebush Swallowtails here in Minnesota, so I have not seen this swallowtail before (although I just read that there have been rare sightings here in Minnesota). I wanted to share an interesting blogpost I read with pictures of a caterpillar found on a spicebush plant. Note the "folded leaf" where they found the spicebush caterpillar....a great clue to help you find them! Please share your interesting caterpillar or butterfly photo here.

Wasps Eating Caterpillars

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:29:40 GMT

How do I get rid of the wasps that are eating my caterpillars? Karen says: It is almost impossible to get rid of the wasps...although one person said

Just Emerged Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:19:03 GMT

10 minutes after breaking out.... Karen says Beautiful photo of newly emerged Black Swallowtail! It looks like the plant is Rue. I haven't had any swallowtail

Raising Butterflies

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:25:28 GMT

Hi I am a teacher and was wanting to purchase a butterfly kit. I went to the link provided and can't get through to that business to order. Do you have

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:08:17 GMT

I discovered this this wonderful DVD from Nova about the monarch migration to Mexico. You can watch it for free :) here or buy a copy for yourselves at the link below. Enjoy!!

Where did the black swallowtails go?

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:57:06 GMT

This is my first year butterfly gardening. I was really excited to see how easy it was to attract monarch butterflies, and see them develop in my own backyard.

Black Swallowtail: emerging this year or next?

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:35:18 GMT

I am confused about when to expect the BS cat in my garden to emerge from his chrysalis. He appears to be in the 3rd instar. Your site says ALL swallowtails

Butterfly but No Caterpillars

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:41:03 GMT

I have a very large butterfly garden shaped like a butterfly. We have several larval plants and several nectar plants. There are several kinds of butterflies

How long will the seeds last?

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:23:09 GMT

I purchased both Swamp and Tropical milkweed seeds. They have been in the fridge for about 6 weeks. I have been unable to complete a planting area. Will

Gulf Fritillary in Ft. Lauderdale

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:12:33 GMT

June 21, 95 degree day, caught this one going from flower to flower of the salvia plants

Monarch Chrysalis on Bike

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:03:33 GMT

In Autumn we have to keep our eyes open. In our monarch butterfly garden the caterpillars go where they like - like on my bike

Swallowtail Caterpillar

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:04:57 GMT

I have 3 rue plants in a tank with cardboard on the bottom that have fed 6 + caterpillars.. a couple keep falling off... I put them back on the plants,

Swallowtail Caterpillar

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:04:54 GMT

I have 3 rue plants in a tank with cardboard on the bottom that have fed 6 + caterpillars.. a couple keep falling off... I put them back on the plants,

Take care of a spicebush or black swallowtail butterfly wounded wings

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:49:30 GMT

I am not sure which one it is black or spicebush but he/she was born on my window cell inside. I was drying rosemary and notice the lime green pod so I

Mother's Day Surprise

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 03:44:09 GMT

I received a spice garden for Mother's Day and now I have two beautiful black swallowtail caterpillars on it. I need to know what to do. It is outside

White Peacock and fly

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:05:48 GMT

There was an abundance of mushrooms growing in my lawn last year and I wanted to get some pictures of them. While shooting some pictures, a butterfly

Blue Butterfly

Sun, 30 May 2010 03:55:36 GMT

Taken at a local park in Edinburg Texas. Karen says Lovely picture! Is that a Pipevine Swallowtail? We don't have them up here in Minnesota

Painted Lady Buttlerflies
Just Emerged

Sat, 29 May 2010 03:45:58 GMT

We have just had our first 3 butterflies emerge. One of them looks like this... picture is attached. Is he/she gonna be alright? Karen says: I don't

Incomplete transformation

Tue, 25 May 2010 23:32:16 GMT

My painted lady caterpillars all successfully transformed except for one. He has a caterpillar head still! I can't see his eyes! Is there anything I

Monarch eggs

Sat, 22 May 2010 19:01:32 GMT

What is the best month and approximate date to look for Monarch butterfly eggs? Thank you. Hoping to show my grandson the beauty of Monarch butterflies.

Tip for Blackswallow Caterpillars

Wed, 19 May 2010 13:34:36 GMT

I have dill in my garden which I was able to grow quite effortlessly from seed. Today I went out to find about 15 of these caterpillars all over it. So,

Butterfly Migration Stop Animation

Sat, 15 May 2010 04:25:36 GMT

Not quite a tip, but a video I would like to share of stop animation butterfly migration.here is the link.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fgq6TsUCUA&feature=digest.

Black Swallowtail Chrysalis Pupated In May, When Will It Hatch?

Sat, 15 May 2010 04:21:28 GMT

I'll be out of town for a few days; I'm just wondering how long it will take to mature and also if there is any special way to store it while I'm gone.

Gray Hairstreak Butterfly Photo

Sat, 15 May 2010 04:13:36 GMT

This picture of a Gray Hairstreak Butterfly was taken early one morning at a local park in Edinburg Texas

Red Admiral Butterfly Closeup

Sat, 15 May 2010 04:10:38 GMT

This picture of a Red Admiral Butterfly was taken in Choke Canyon State Park

European Swallowtail

Wed, 05 May 2010 14:30:23 GMT

Waiting for the other chrysalis to pop..

How can I help to fix folded wings?

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:46:42 GMT

We have 2 monarchs in our yard that hatched with folded wings. The wings are dry but they are unable to fly because they are folded. Is this something

Butterfly Blog

Classroom Bulletin Board Ideas

OE Parasite

Butterfly Kisses

Help required regarding a Monarch egg

Stanley the monarch

Monarch Chrysalis Fell

Butterfly Alphabet

How long from caterpillar in J to chrysalis?

What size are Swallowtail caterpillars when they're ready to form the chrysalis?

Caterpiller looks like he has died

Monarch Caterpillar Died

Two Black Swallowtail Butterflies

Butterfly Drawings

Sleeping Larva

Tiger Swallowtail Funeral

Deformed Wing on Swallowtail Butterfly

Best place to keep cats?

Other plants as host plant for monarchs

Other plants as host plant for monarchs

Taking Care of Milkweed when Raising Monarchs.

New Swallowtail

Fallen swallowtail chrysalis

Indoor/outdoor Caterpillar Raising in Summer

Spicebush Swallowtail Caterpillar Photos

Wasps Eating Caterpillars

Just Emerged Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Raising Butterflies

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Where did the black swallowtails go?

Black Swallowtail: emerging this year or next?

Butterfly but No Caterpillars

How long will the seeds last?

Gulf Fritillary in Ft. Lauderdale

Monarch Chrysalis on Bike

Swallowtail Caterpillar

Swallowtail Caterpillar

Take care of a spicebush or black swallowtail butterfly wounded wings

Mother's Day Surprise

White Peacock and fly

Blue Butterfly

Painted Lady ButtlerfliesJust Emerged

Incomplete transformation

Monarch eggs

Tip for Blackswallow Caterpillars

Butterfly Migration Stop Animation

Black Swallowtail Chrysalis Pupated In May, When Will It Hatch?

Gray Hairstreak Butterfly Photo

Red Admiral Butterfly Closeup

European Swallowtail

How can I help to fix folded wings?

Painted Lady Buttlerflies
Just Emerged