Perennials Friends and FoesButterflies

Presented by: Nancy MicKey & Ed KileyPresented by: Nancy MicKey & Ed Kiley

4 different “Create A Garden” Brochures

Butterflies

Caterpillars go through many changes in their lives.

There are 4 stages that the caterpillar goes through.

The names of the stages are the egg, the caterpillar,

the chrysalis, and the butterfly.

The caterpillar starts it’s life as an egg.

The eggs are laid on a leaf which will

later serve as food for the caterpillar.

Caterpillar eggs are many different colors and shapes.

The first stage is the egg stage.

Caterpillars are in this stage

for 2 weeks to 1 month.

During this stage caterpillars eat constantly and grow very quickly.

Caterpillars eat leaves off of flowering plants and trees.

The second stage is a caterpillar.

The chrysalis stage lasts anywhere from a

few days to many months.

The caterpillar doesn’t eat during this stage.

During this time the caterpillar goes through

changes called metamorphosis.

The third stage is the chrysalis stage.

When the caterpillar emerges from the

chrysalis, it is an adult butterfly.

Butterflies can only eat liquids through their

straw-like mouth called a proboscis.

Some butterflies live for a few days

while others live for a few months.

The final stage is the butterfly.

What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area?

Monarch

Black Swallowtail

Spring Azure

Pearl Cresent

Cabbage White

Tiger Swallowtail

Location of the Garden

We want it to be where there is:

• Sun

• Protection from the wind

• Rich soil

Other Features of the Garden

We also want:

• Water with mud or gravel

• Large, flat rocks

The tall plants in back, the short plants in front

Some local beautiesSome local beauties

Butterflies

True garden friends