UWSSLEC LibGuides: Butterfly Gardens: Fun

Butterfly Identification

Found a butterfly? Below are some sites to discover it's name!

orange butterfly

Image taken from Flickr by Miriam Poling.

When you go out exploring,

of butterflies in Wisconsin.

If you would like to use a checklist

with pictures, try this checklist

from the UK.

Audobon Online Butterfly Guide
You have to register for a free account, but this guide is really worth it!
Florida Museum of Natural History
Simply click on the color of the butterfly you located to see pictures and names of butterflies.
Gardens with Wings
Type in your zip code and find out which butterflies can be found in your town.
National American Butterfly Association
A count of butterfly sightings in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Butterflies
Locate your butterfly by its type.
Identify Butterflies
Identify butterflies by shape, color, or size.

Image taken from Flickr by Susy Morris.

All butterfly gardens need stones for the butterflies to rest on. Here are some great sites to help you create your own!

Andy Camper
Great visuals that walk you through step-by-step on how to create a butterfly house out of netting and cardboard.
Butterfly School
Garden Gate
Plans to build your own butterfly house out of wood.
TLC