Plants That Attract Butterflies
Monarch Life Cycle
Host Versus Nectar Plants
Host Plants: Grasses including Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Grove Bluegrass (Poa alsodes), Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris), and Woodland Bluegrass (Poa saltuensis)
Habitat: Grasslands and open fields near woodlands. Prairie restorations are often hot spots for this species.
Comments: This is by far the most common butterfly in the state on a regular basis.
Caterpillars come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Some caterpillars are quite hairy, while others are smooth. Despite differences between species, though, all caterpillars share certain morphological features.
Take this quick quiz and see how much you know about caterpillars. This quiz is intended for fun, in a random-facts-can-be-cool kind of way.
How does this magic happen? Learn about metamorphosis - the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult bitterfly.