Monarch butterflies have declined 80% or more in recent decades. Here's how to help
Thogmartin and other researchers have evaluated more than 200 scenarios for restoring greater than 1.3 billion stems of milkweed to rebuild their population. Without substantial participation from ...
Natural History Museum%2c London1 年
A gardener's guide to butterfly-friendly plants
Three quarters of butterfly species are in decline in the UK, but gardeners can play a key role in providing colourful visitors with much-needed habitats. Even small gardens in built-up areas can ...
Natural History Museum%2c London1 年
How to make a simple butterfly feeder
This feeder is designed to draw in butterflies for observation and photography using overripe fruit. It is suitable even for small gardens, patios or balconies. The best way to help butterflies is to ...
Center for Biological Diversity8 年
NATURAL HISTORY
DESCRIPTION: The Miami blue is a small butterfly with a wingspan of only about an inch. Males are bright, metallic blue dorsally, while females are primarily dark gray with blue scaling toward the ...
Center for Biological Diversity7 年
NATURAL HISTORY
DESCRIPTION: The Sand Mountain blue is a small butterfly with a wingspan just under an inch; males average 11.1 millimeters, while females are slightly smaller at 10.9 millimeters. Males have ...