When a butterfly emerges from its chrysalis, one of the first things it must do is assemble its mouthparts. Butterflies, and most nectar-feeding insects, use a long tube called a proboscis to feed.

Butterfly lovers were able to get an up close look at the insect and even feed them during a butterfly feeding on July 23 inside the butterfly house at Miller Nature Preserve in Avon. Families with ...

Some gardeners get excited at the sight of nibbled-upon leaves on their plants. But not in the "Oh, no! Where's the bug spray?" way. Rather, they tenderly turn over the leaves and start looking for ...

The last few weeks in the garden have been quite stunning. Not only are the annuals and perennials still blooming profusely, ...

Want to try butterfly gardening? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food and a place to grow through their lifecycle.

What Does a Common Wood Nymph Butterfly Look Like? The common wood nymph (Cercyonis pegala) is one of the satyr butterflies, also known as browns. This medium sized butterfly is plain dusty gray ...

"AN ESCAPE INTO NATURE": The total truth? Many of us are forever seeking that brief but blissful escape into the natural world, in whatever way it arrives. We want to stand in the soft sunshine as it ...

I’ve been watching a flurry of butterflies visit my yard this year and have enjoyed seeing them gently rest on flower heads while they feed on the nectar. They devour the sticky treat that provides ...

Charles Darwin and Alfred Wallace are only right most of the time. A butterfly’s behaviour towards members of their own subfamily (Danainae) is among the latest discoveries that raises questions in ...

If you are dreaming of creating a garden bursting with color and wildlife, there are some wonderful pairings to bring into your space. When planting zinnias, consider adding coneflowers alongside them ...