This poor girl has been through a lot. Her chrysalis was on my recycling bin with two others and they both perished to flies. I moved her onto my citrus tree with floss and brought it in during a freeze the other night. It had also stormed really badly a few days before and she was thrown around.

I wasn't sure if she'd make it at all but sure enough she did come out after a few days of being in my office. I've been giving her fruit, dill flowers, and a very shallow dish of sugar water. It's about 60° in the room she's in, 30°-40° outside.

She seems okay but isn't super active. Very docile and likes to sit on my hand (anytime I put it near she climbs on).

I was considering taking her to the botanical garden. Will she just die though since it's so cold out, and there will be few flowers right now? She was looking out the window today and seemed sad.

Hey all butterfly enthusiasts!

Today I listened to a talk by Matt Forister a researcher from Univ of Nevada. It reviews findings from his and other researchers' studies on western butterfly populations. It also shows information on data from thirty five ongoing monitoring projects across the Western region. Results show the factors for butterfly decline and helps guide conservation efforts. His next project beginning in late 2025 would benefit from this group who love butterflies.

If you want to watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1VGzS3qyKQ

Wanted to share this nice butterfly I saw today.

Does anyone know?

He is now in a pop up laundry basket that one of my neighbors dropped off. He’s not very active which is a bit worrying. But he is alive and well and his name is Sprinkle.

Photo taken at the NC Museum of Life and Science butterfly house. Can’t believe how close I was taking this photo! Looks exactly like a real eye. Not sure of it’s scientific name ?

Look at those beautiful blue antennae!

Took this cool photo at a butterfly garden. If anyone knows what type of butterfly these are lmk.

What should I do? The only thing I can think of is to put him in the fridge then the freezer. There’s no flowers and it is freezing outside

They were ethically sourced. I saw the frame and was very inspired.

Hi! I was recently gifted these by a wonderful professor of mine and would like help identifying and learning more about these from people more knowing in the field (you).