Understanding Butterflies AT LIBRARY!

Did you know that some butterflies prefer eating dung and rotting fruit over plant nectar? And that some adult butterflies spend the entire winter In Wisconsin under loose tree bark, relying on internal antifreeze to prevent freezing? Additionally, some butterflies use trees rather than plants as their host plants.

While many people are familiar with the lifestyle of the monarch butterfly, most butterfly species live quite differently. Join us to explore the diversity of butterfly species. Understanding Butterflies will help you take the right steps to attract them to your yard.