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Bulletin #7151, Landscaping for #Butterflies in #Maine (PDF)

This fact sheet was developed by: Nancy Coverstone, Extension educator, Jim Dill, Extension pest management specialist, and Lois Berg Stack, Extension ornamental horticulture specialist.

Table of Contents:

- The Life Cycle of Butterflies
- Common Maine Butterflies
- How to Create Habitat that Entices Butterflies
- “Wild” Places Attract Butterflies
- #NativePlants Support Butterflies
- Design Tips for a Successful #ButterflyGarden
- Nectar Sources for Butterflies and Moths
- Larval Food Sources
- Further Readings

"Butterflies are beautiful insects, and they are also an important part of the ecosystem. In their search for nectar, they spread pollen from one flower to another and help ensure seed for new generations of plants. They also recycle nutrients and are prey for many species of birds, spiders and small mammals. Gardening and landscaping can create or enhance habitats for butterflies so they may survive and thrive. Whether your yard is in a city, suburb or rural community, you can make it a haven for butterflies.

Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, along with moths and skippers. All species of butterflies in Maine, of which there are more than one hundred, have four wings covered with small scales. The butterfly families in Maine are #swallowtails (Papilionidae), whites and sulphurs (Pieridae), gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae), brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae), #monarchs (Danaidae), and arctics and satyrs (Satyridae), which includes the endangered #KatahdinArctic. Skippers (#Hesperiidae) have characteristics of both butterflies and moths.

When developing a landscape for butterflies, first consider butterfly species present in your area and their preferred habitats. Then consider plants suited to your climate and your backyard habitat. Assess what your landscape already provides, and add to that. Each butterfly species has a preference or need for a particular habitat type, such as meadow, woods, woodland edges or marshes. Also, some species are specialists, while others are generalists regarding food sources. The habitat preference as well as plants you provide will determine your success in attracting a particular butterfly species. An identification field guide will prove helpful."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/7151e/

#SolarPunkSunday #ButterflyHabitat #BackyardHabitats #GardeningForPollinators #UMaineExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension

Bulletin #7151, Landscaping for #Butterflies in #Maine (PDF)

This fact sheet was developed by: Nancy Coverstone, Extension educator, Jim Dill, Extension pest management specialist, and Lois Berg Stack, Extension ornamental horticulture specialist.

Table of Contents:

- The Life Cycle of Butterflies
- Common Maine Butterflies
- How to Create Habitat that Entices Butterflies
- “Wild” Places Attract Butterflies
- #NativePlants Support Butterflies
- Design Tips for a Successful #ButterflyGarden
- Nectar Sources for Butterflies and Moths
- Larval Food Sources
- Further Readings

"Butterflies are beautiful insects, and they are also an important part of the ecosystem. In their search for nectar, they spread pollen from one flower to another and help ensure seed for new generations of plants. They also recycle nutrients and are prey for many species of birds, spiders and small mammals. Gardening and landscaping can create or enhance habitats for butterflies so they may survive and thrive. Whether your yard is in a city, suburb or rural community, you can make it a haven for butterflies.

Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, along with moths and skippers. All species of butterflies in Maine, of which there are more than one hundred, have four wings covered with small scales. The butterfly families in Maine are #swallowtails (Papilionidae), whites and sulphurs (Pieridae), gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae), brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae), #monarchs (Danaidae), and arctics and satyrs (Satyridae), which includes the endangered #KatahdinArctic. Skippers (#Hesperiidae) have characteristics of both butterflies and moths.

When developing a landscape for butterflies, first consider butterfly species present in your area and their preferred habitats. Then consider plants suited to your climate and your backyard habitat. Assess what your landscape already provides, and add to that. Each butterfly species has a preference or need for a particular habitat type, such as meadow, woods, woodland edges or marshes. Also, some species are specialists, while others are generalists regarding food sources. The habitat preference as well as plants you provide will determine your success in attracting a particular butterfly species. An identification field guide will prove helpful."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/7151e/

#SolarPunkSunday #ButterflyHabitat #BackyardHabitats #GardeningForPollinators #UMaineExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension

Bulletin #7151, Landscaping for #Butterflies in #Maine (PDF)

This fact sheet was developed by: Nancy Coverstone, Extension educator, Jim Dill, Extension pest management specialist, and Lois Berg Stack, Extension ornamental horticulture specialist.

Table of Contents:

- The Life Cycle of Butterflies
- Common Maine Butterflies
- How to Create Habitat that Entices Butterflies
- “Wild” Places Attract Butterflies
- #NativePlants Support Butterflies
- Design Tips for a Successful #ButterflyGarden
- Nectar Sources for Butterflies and Moths
- Larval Food Sources
- Further Readings

"Butterflies are beautiful insects, and they are also an important part of the ecosystem. In their search for nectar, they spread pollen from one flower to another and help ensure seed for new generations of plants. They also recycle nutrients and are prey for many species of birds, spiders and small mammals. Gardening and landscaping can create or enhance habitats for butterflies so they may survive and thrive. Whether your yard is in a city, suburb or rural community, you can make it a haven for butterflies.

Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, along with moths and skippers. All species of butterflies in Maine, of which there are more than one hundred, have four wings covered with small scales. The butterfly families in Maine are #swallowtails (Papilionidae), whites and sulphurs (Pieridae), gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae), brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae), #monarchs (Danaidae), and arctics and satyrs (Satyridae), which includes the endangered #KatahdinArctic. Skippers (#Hesperiidae) have characteristics of both butterflies and moths.

When developing a landscape for butterflies, first consider butterfly species present in your area and their preferred habitats. Then consider plants suited to your climate and your backyard habitat. Assess what your landscape already provides, and add to that. Each butterfly species has a preference or need for a particular habitat type, such as meadow, woods, woodland edges or marshes. Also, some species are specialists, while others are generalists regarding food sources. The habitat preference as well as plants you provide will determine your success in attracting a particular butterfly species. An identification field guide will prove helpful."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/7151e/

#SolarPunkSunday #ButterflyHabitat #BackyardHabitats #GardeningForPollinators #UMaineExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension

Bulletin #7151, Landscaping for #Butterflies in #Maine (PDF)

This fact sheet was developed by: Nancy Coverstone, Extension educator, Jim Dill, Extension pest management specialist, and Lois Berg Stack, Extension ornamental horticulture specialist.

Table of Contents:

- The Life Cycle of Butterflies
- Common Maine Butterflies
- How to Create Habitat that Entices Butterflies
- “Wild” Places Attract Butterflies
- #NativePlants Support Butterflies
- Design Tips for a Successful #ButterflyGarden
- Nectar Sources for Butterflies and Moths
- Larval Food Sources
- Further Readings

"Butterflies are beautiful insects, and they are also an important part of the ecosystem. In their search for nectar, they spread pollen from one flower to another and help ensure seed for new generations of plants. They also recycle nutrients and are prey for many species of birds, spiders and small mammals. Gardening and landscaping can create or enhance habitats for butterflies so they may survive and thrive. Whether your yard is in a city, suburb or rural community, you can make it a haven for butterflies.

Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, along with moths and skippers. All species of butterflies in Maine, of which there are more than one hundred, have four wings covered with small scales. The butterfly families in Maine are #swallowtails (Papilionidae), whites and sulphurs (Pieridae), gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae), brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae), #monarchs (Danaidae), and arctics and satyrs (Satyridae), which includes the endangered #KatahdinArctic. Skippers (#Hesperiidae) have characteristics of both butterflies and moths.

When developing a landscape for butterflies, first consider butterfly species present in your area and their preferred habitats. Then consider plants suited to your climate and your backyard habitat. Assess what your landscape already provides, and add to that. Each butterfly species has a preference or need for a particular habitat type, such as meadow, woods, woodland edges or marshes. Also, some species are specialists, while others are generalists regarding food sources. The habitat preference as well as plants you provide will determine your success in attracting a particular butterfly species. An identification field guide will prove helpful."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/7151e/

#SolarPunkSunday #ButterflyHabitat #BackyardHabitats #GardeningForPollinators #UMaineExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension

Bulletin #7151, Landscaping for #Butterflies in #Maine (PDF)

This fact sheet was developed by: Nancy Coverstone, Extension educator, Jim Dill, Extension pest management specialist, and Lois Berg Stack, Extension ornamental horticulture specialist.

Table of Contents:

- The Life Cycle of Butterflies
- Common Maine Butterflies
- How to Create Habitat that Entices Butterflies
- “Wild” Places Attract Butterflies
- #NativePlants Support Butterflies
- Design Tips for a Successful #ButterflyGarden
- Nectar Sources for Butterflies and Moths
- Larval Food Sources
- Further Readings

"Butterflies are beautiful insects, and they are also an important part of the ecosystem. In their search for nectar, they spread pollen from one flower to another and help ensure seed for new generations of plants. They also recycle nutrients and are prey for many species of birds, spiders and small mammals. Gardening and landscaping can create or enhance habitats for butterflies so they may survive and thrive. Whether your yard is in a city, suburb or rural community, you can make it a haven for butterflies.

Butterflies belong to the insect order Lepidoptera, along with moths and skippers. All species of butterflies in Maine, of which there are more than one hundred, have four wings covered with small scales. The butterfly families in Maine are #swallowtails (Papilionidae), whites and sulphurs (Pieridae), gossamer-wings (Lycaenidae), brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae), #monarchs (Danaidae), and arctics and satyrs (Satyridae), which includes the endangered #KatahdinArctic. Skippers (#Hesperiidae) have characteristics of both butterflies and moths.

When developing a landscape for butterflies, first consider butterfly species present in your area and their preferred habitats. Then consider plants suited to your climate and your backyard habitat. Assess what your landscape already provides, and add to that. Each butterfly species has a preference or need for a particular habitat type, such as meadow, woods, woodland edges or marshes. Also, some species are specialists, while others are generalists regarding food sources. The habitat preference as well as plants you provide will determine your success in attracting a particular butterfly species. An identification field guide will prove helpful."

Learn more:
https://extension.umaine.edu/publications/7151e/

#SolarPunkSunday #ButterflyHabitat #BackyardHabitats #GardeningForPollinators #UMaineExtension #UMaineCooperativeExtension

@falterverwalter Ist das ein Schwarzkolbiger Dickkopffalter, Thymelicus lineola? Fotografiert am Sonntag auf einer feuchten Wiese.

#Schmetterling #Tagfalter #Fotografie #Natur #Inseken #Thymelicus #Hesperiidae #Lepidoptera #butterfly #photography #nature #insects

Hespérie (Hesperiidae) - réserve des Huttes Nalliers
#Hesperie #Hesperiidae #naturephotography #wildlife
#wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet
#naturelovers #nikon #nikonphotography #birds #nature #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography #wildlife #animals #birdlovers

artpal.com/eddlestonian

Velvet Moonwing - Lunaria velutina

#butterfly #moth #Lepidoptera #larva #caterpillar
#insect #chrysalis #metamorphosis #pupa
#hesperiidae #imago #pollination
#papilionoidea #mimicry #nectar
#crepuscular #lycaenidae #antenna
#nymphalidae #iridescence

artpal.com/eddlestonian

Velvet Moonwing - Lunaria velutina

#butterfly #moth #Lepidoptera #larva #caterpillar
#insect #chrysalis #metamorphosis #pupa
#hesperiidae #imago #pollination
#papilionoidea #mimicry #nectar
#crepuscular #lycaenidae #antenna
#nymphalidae #iridescence

artpal.com/eddlestonian

Velvet Moonwing - Lunaria velutina

#butterfly #moth #Lepidoptera #larva #caterpillar
#insect #chrysalis #metamorphosis #pupa
#hesperiidae #imago #pollination
#papilionoidea #mimicry #nectar
#crepuscular #lycaenidae #antenna
#nymphalidae #iridescence

Crystallight Tiger - Tigris crystallis

#butterfly #moth #Lepidoptera #larva #caterpillar
#insect #chrysalis #metamorphosis #pupa
#hesperiidae #imago #pollination
#papilionoidea #mimicry #nectar
#crepuscular #lycaenidae #antenna
#nymphalidae #iridescence

Crystallight Tiger - Tigris crystallis

#butterfly #moth #Lepidoptera #larva #caterpillar
#insect #chrysalis #metamorphosis #pupa
#hesperiidae #imago #pollination
#papilionoidea #mimicry #nectar
#crepuscular #lycaenidae #antenna
#nymphalidae #iridescence

Crystallight Tiger - Tigris crystallis

#butterfly #moth #Lepidoptera #larva #caterpillar
#insect #chrysalis #metamorphosis #pupa
#hesperiidae #imago #pollination
#papilionoidea #mimicry #nectar
#crepuscular #lycaenidae #antenna
#nymphalidae #iridescence

Here is a Branded Swift taken with my MP-E and my new shopping bag diffuser. I was absolutely astounded I was able to get the giant diffuser above it and my lens just a few inches away to get this shot.

#SriLanka #Insects #Hesperiidae #Betterfly #Pelopidas

So a large insect photo I kinda actually like. My lighting isn't perfect, but you have to admit... this is some beautiful birdshit! This is a spreadwing skipper. G. brebisson

#Insects #Arthropods #Colombia #Hesperiidae #Pyrginae #Gindanes

Mallow Skipper, Carcharodus alceae Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/10 1/125 iso: 200 Prague, Czech Republic 5/3/2009 #Skippers #hesperiidae #Lepidoptera #butterflies #SaveButterflies #Insects #invertebrates #macro #Grasslands

Checquered Skipper, Carterocephalus palaemon Canon 7D EF 100 2.8 f/5 1/400 iso:320 Milovice, Czech Republic #Skippers #Hesperiidae #Butterflies #SaveButterflies #Lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #Macro #grasslands

Safflower Skipper, Pyrgus carthami on English Daisy, Bellis perennis Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/4 1/320 iso: 400 Srbsko, Czech Republic 6/11/2011 #SaveButterflies #Butterflies #Skippers #Hesperiidae #Lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #Grasslands

Silver-spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/2.8 1/250 iso: 800 Srbsko, Czech Republic 8/15/2010 #Skippers #hesperiidae #SaveButterflies #butterflies #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Checquered Skipper, Carterocephalus palaemon Canon 7D EFS 60 2.8 f/ 7.1 1/200 isio: 200 Milovice, Czech Republic 6/11/2023 #Skippers #hesperiidae #Spreadwings #butterflies #saveButterflies #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Checquered Skipper, Carterocephalus palaemon Canon 7D EFS 60 2.8 f/ 7.1 1/200 isio: 200 Milovice, Czech Republic 6/11/2023 #Skippers #hesperiidae #Spreadwings #butterflies #saveButterflies #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Checquered Skipper, Carterocephalus palaemon Canon 7D EFS 60 2.8 f/ 7.1 1/200 isio: 200 Milovice, Czech Republic 6/11/2023 #Skippers #hesperiidae #Spreadwings #butterflies #saveButterflies #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Silver-spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/7.1 1/250 iso: 200 Srbsko Czech Republic 8/10/2008 #SaveButterflies #skippers #Butterflies #hesperiidae #spreadwings #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Silver-spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/7.1 1/250 iso: 200 Srbsko Czech Republic 8/10/2008 #SaveButterflies #skippers #Butterflies #hesperiidae #spreadwings #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Silver-spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/7.1 1/250 iso: 200 Srbsko Czech Republic 8/10/2008 #SaveButterflies #skippers #Butterflies #hesperiidae #spreadwings #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Silver-spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/7.1 1/250 iso: 200 Srbsko Czech Republic 8/10/2008 #SaveButterflies #skippers #Butterflies #hesperiidae #spreadwings #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Silver-spotted Skipper, Hesperia comma Canon 400D EF 100 2.8 f/7.1 1/250 iso: 200 Srbsko Czech Republic 8/10/2008 #SaveButterflies #skippers #Butterflies #hesperiidae #spreadwings #lepidoptera #insects #invertebrates #macro #grasslands

Oberthür's grizzled skipper (Pyrgus armoricanus) is another species which likes the current dry and hot conditions.

#photography #photo #nature #naturephotography #mft #microfourthirds #darktable #macrophotography #macro #nature #naturephotography #animals #wildlife #insects #butterflies #butterfly #skipper #Hesperiidae #Pyrgus #PyrgusArmoricanus #Schmetterling #Dickkopffalter #ZweibrütigerWürfelDickkopffalter

A skipper (family Hesperiidae), sipping nectar on a sunflower in Carl Schurz Park. I wasn't bright enough to write down which kind it is.

#skipper #Hesperiidae #lepidoptera #butterflies #insects #wildlife #nature #entomology #macro #ultramacro #venusoptics #canonphotography #luminarneo #carlschurzpark #nycparks

Two skipper butterflies on a hoary vervain inflorescence.

#pixel6pro #snapseed #skippers #butterflies #insects #Verbenastricta #verbena #vervain #flowers #photography #Hesperiidae