Butterflies - Spring

American Lady

Look for this common flying flower in your backyard. If you grow flowers, chances are you've seen this American flier.

Butterfly Watching in Your Area

Find some great resources for great butterfly watching hot spots in your area.

Moth or Butterfly?

Moths and butterflies look like similar creatures, but don't let them fool you. Moths, like the luna moth at right, outnumber butterflies by more than 10 to one, and the two groups can really be confusing. However, you can learn a few simple tricks to help tell them apart.

On the Lookout for Skippers

Tom Allen shares his "Top 5" skippers to look for this season. Try to spot one in your garden.

Perennials for Butterflies

Want to attract butterflies this spring? Plant these gorgeous flowers and you'll be on your way to watching butterflies dart around your garden!

Plants for Caterpillars

Find out which plants will ensure you get a hefty batch of butterflies in your yard.

Rain Gardens for Monarchs

Learn how making a rain garden could benefit the growing of monarch butterflies. Also, get information on common types of milkweed, a monarch's host plant.

Small-Space Butterfly Gardens

Containers of nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies even to small gardens.