National Learn About Butterflies Day
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National Learn About Butterflies Day, on March 14th, encourages us to search for a tizzle of color as butterflies begin migrating around the country. Every year the festival brings with it an awareness of the species of butterflies and their importance to our survival. Spring and summer are just around the corner, so take a few minutes and learn a little about butterflies and appreciate their beauty..
Butterbees, bats, and other pollinators are among the differences between valuable fruits and vegetables on our tables. We're also caring for our future while planting native flowers and trees. Pollinators, including the monarch butterfly and the honey bee, have been in decline. All of the reasons have yet to be determined.. However, increasing the available habitat does help!
Butterflies need our help to survive because they depend on flowers and other natural sources for survival. We can help them by planting more flowers.
- Around the world, there are more than 20,000 species of butterflies
- Their wingspans can range from 1/2 inch to 11 inches
- Butterflies in their adult stage can live from a week to almost a year, depending on the species
- Many butterflies migrate over long distances. Many butterflies migrate over long distances. The Monarch butterfly from Mexico to the northern United States and southern Canada, a distance of about 2500 to 3000 miles, is one of the most popular migrations
How to celebrate #learnaboutbutterfliesday on butterfliesday.butterfliesday
- Read up on butterflies or find a good sunny spot to watch some
- To provide them with a habitat, plant a wildflower garden. You won't regret it. All summer long, you'll have butterflies to enjoy.. Visit the Million Garden Challenge to learn more about pollinator gardens
- Spend the day learning more about butterflies and creating a habitat that is friendly to them
- Watch a documentary about butterflies like Wings of Life directed by Louis Schwartzberg and narrated by Meryl Staep
- Plant a variety of native flowers and plants
- Provide a water source. When you water your plants, too, the butterflies will drink from the damp soil and leaves
- Don't clean up dead leaves and trees too early in the spring. Allow the species that overwinter in a chrysalis to emerge safely and without fear of frost. Wait until the temperature remains consistently above 50 degrees
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #LearnAboutButterfliesDay
Butterflies FAQ
Q. What do butterflies eat?
A. They consume the sugary sweet nectar from flowering plants. The leaves of plants are eaten by plants' larvae (aka caterpillars). For example, the monarch butterfly larva, for example, eats milkweed exclusively. Fig.
Q. How long do butterflies live?
A. The lifespan of a butterfly varies by species. A. Some butterflies live just a day, while others live for several months.
Is butterflies and moths related? Q. Is it related to butterflies and moths?
A. Yes. Yes. Yes. Butterflies and moths are a part of the Lepidoptera order.
