breeding painted lady butterflies?
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What host plants have you seen the: Painted Lady use?
Comments (5)Well now, the Painted Ladies my daughter ordered fed on the green goop in the bottom of their larva cup. :) They did well on it, too -- we were 5 for 5 at release. You probably can't plant green goop, though....See MoreNewbie questions on Painted Lady Butterfly kit
Comments (4)They would need their host plants to lay their eggs on. The caterpillars will not survive on anything else. From what I hear it is difficult to mimic conditions for butterflies to successfully multiply in captivity. Back in June I wrote about this kit on my website. I bought the same kit for my son. We had the similar results. Eight were fine. One was left with crumpled wings. One couldn't get out of its chrysalis. This is a picture of one of our butterflies after it was released. Butterflies only live a few weeks, so I would recommend that you release them so they can live out the rest of their short lives. Here is a link that might be useful: Kim's Garden...See Moretrying to butterfly breed
Comments (4)Grow milkweed and lots of it. Not only will it attract and host the Monarch butterfly which needs everyone's help now, but it will provide nectar for lots of other butterflies, esp Swallowtails. My fave (and the Monarchs') is Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) hands-down. It has curb appeal, is well behaved and provides the best food for Monarch cats. Everlastings (Anaphalis) and Pussytoes, or Cudweed (Antennaria), will attract and host American Ladies. Nettles will host several butterflies, notably Red Admirals and Commas. Snapdragons will attract Buckeyes. And Partridge Pea will attract Sulfurs. For veggies, you can grow beans, peas, fennel and anything in the Mustard Family (cabbage, radishes,etc). Round that out c some Zinnias, Mexican Sunflower and Salvias for nectar and you should see results. Also, Asters, Liatris and Goldenrod provide important nectar waystations for the Monarch Butterfly as it heads South for the Winter....See MorePainted Lady Butterflies Kaleidoscope
Comments (3)I live in Maple Grove near the intersection of 494 and 94. Where are you located? Heard on the news that the painted ladies are migrating south. They were here until evening. We are seeing a few monarchs. I sometimes see a few other butterflies, cabbage whites, surfers, fritillaries, skippers, admirals. Had several swallowtail butterflies earlier. They are fond of tiger lily blooms which I grow just for them. Didn't see any giant black swallowtails this year. How about you?...See Morebandjzmom
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