Weather extremes create quandary: what to do with late season butterflies?
What to do with late season butterflies when the weather turns cold.… Read More
Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterflies Everywhere: Here's How to Raise Them at Home
Eastern Black Swallowtails are everywhere this season: here’s how to raise them at home.
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How to Raise Eastern Swallowtail Butterflies at Home
Eastern Swallowtails butterflies are common this time of year. Here’s how to raise them at home. … Read More
Dr. Chip Taylor to Address Commercial Butterfly Breeders in San Antonio Nov. 7-10
Want to learn how to raise butterflies? Join us at the IBBA/AFB butterfly breeders conference. Dr. Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch will speak.… Read More
Part Two: More Tips for Raising Monarch Caterpillars and Butterflies at Home
Last week’s post on raising Monarch butterflies at home sparked a a slew of questions, comments and emails. I figured I’d better get back here and clarify a few things. First, I left out the part about what to … Read More
Part One: How to Raise Monarch Butterflies at Home
Butterfly FAQ: How to Raise Monarch butterflies at home. Grab those eggs, cultivate that milkweed and get ready to foster some caterpillars. Here’s how to do it.… Read More
Butterfly FAQ: Is Relocating a Monarch Chrysalis OK? Yes, and Here’s Tips On How to Handle Them With Care
Butterfly FAQ: Is it OK to relocate a Monarch chrysalis after its formed? Answer: Yes, and here’s some tips on what to keep in mind when you do.… Read More
Austin Butterfly Forum Members Share Tips on How to Raise Caterpillars, Rear them to Butterflies
Austin Butterfly Forum members shared tips on how to raise caterpillars and nurture them into butterflies at an informative session at Zilker Gardens recently. … Read More