The Caribbean Islands bioregion, located in the Neotropical Realm, incorporates all 700 of the islands and islets of the Caribbean Sea, with the exception of Aruba, Curaçao, and other small islands just off the coast of Venezuela. It is home to various species of butterflies. Some of the butterflies native to the Caribbean include: […]
Entomology
Nymphalidae Butterflies
The Nymphalidae family is a large and diverse family of butterflies. It includes numerous species from around the world. Here are a few examples of butterflies that belong to the Nymphalidae family.
What is Common to All Nymphalidae?
These are some general characteristics that are commonly observed among Nymphalidae butterflies.
The Special Connection Between Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed Plants
Did you know that Monarch Butterflies must lay their eggs on Milkweed plants?
Is Giant Milkweed Invasive to North America?
While there is not a clear answer as to invasiveness, Giant Milkweed does feed hungry Milkweed Caterpillars.
The Monarch Butterfly, Described.
Turn on your favorite Web Reader, and close your eyes, as Johnny describes the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus).
Marigolds in the Butterfly Garden
Marigolds have several useful qualities in a butterfly garden beyond their attractiveness and nectar-rich flowers.
El Ciclo de Vida de la Mariposa – ¡Simplificado!
El ciclo de vida de la mariposa, también conocido como metamorfosis, consta de cuatro etapas: huevo, oruga (larva), crisálida (pupa) y mariposa.