There are many species of butterflies that can be found in Texas. Here are the ten the most common ones:
- Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
- Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus)
- Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes)
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio glaucus)
- Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly (Battus philenor)
- Giant Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio cresphontes)
- Gulf Fritillary Butterfly (Agraulis vanillae)
- Variegated Fritillary Butterfly (Euptoieta claudia)
- Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia)
- Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)
This list is not exhaustive and there are many other species of butterflies that can be found in Texas.
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Save the monarchs!
Johnny Butterflyseed and his fairy friend, Raven Silverwing, embark on a mission to save the rapidly disappearing butterflies. They enlist the help of Queen Venus Goldwing and her kingdom of monarchs to educate and inspire kids to become butterfly farmers. At first, Johnny faces his own internal struggle with self-doubt and fear in his ability to make a difference, but then soon develops a mindset that allows him to not only get started, but also make progress one day at a time. Through challenge after challenge, Johnny learns that he is not alone in his mission and that there are many people who want to help. Together, Johnny, Raven, and Queen Venus educate thousands of children on becoming butterfly farmers.
If you want a more comprehensive list, I recommend checking out the Texas Butterfly Ranch website at https://texasbutterflyranch.com/texas-butterfly-species-list/.