March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day. For the past several years I have posted an interesting fact on Facebook. The responses have been appreciative and grateful!
2024.
Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Did you know…
You can tell if the Monarch is a male by the little black dots on its wings. Monarch males can produce pheromones, which they secrete through special glands on the wings.
2023.
Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Did you know…
Birds are natural predators who eat butterflies and caterpillars? However, sometimes they just coexist in lovely images.
2022.
Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Did you know…
Butterflies have evolved to have many survival techniques to avoid predators, like this Zebra Mosaic. This species is native to Central and South America and notable for its “false head” – special markings on the tail intended to trick predators into biting the wrong end and giving it a chance to escape.
2021.
Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Did you know…
Butterflies have evolved to have many survival techniques to avoid predators. These include warning coloration, camouflage, mimicry and eye spots. This Indian Leafwing remarkable resemblance to a real dead leaf sure tricks predators.
2019.
Today is National Learn About Butterflies Day. Did you know… Central Park has several Butterfly gardens that are full of plants, flowers, and shrubs which act as host plants and food sources, from spring through first frost, for a variety of butterfly species. The plants are colorful, beautiful, and provide a wide variety of wonderful fragrances for visitors of all species to enjoy.
Rebeccas Butterfly Reflections 