Pet Insects

Papilio ulysses, commonly known as the Ulysses or Blue Mountain butterfly, is indigenous to Northeastern Australia and Indonesia. Like all butterflies, the Ulysses survives on a liquid diet of...

Blue butterflies are fascinating because not everyone thinks of blue as being a common color for butterflies. However, there is an entire subfamily of butterfly species that have some blue...

A fun early spring and summer activity for kids is collecting caterpillars in jars and keeping them as pets until they turn into butterflies. It's easy, fun and educational. Here are a few tips to...

Wisconsin is a gorgeous state that features mixed forests on more than 45% of its landmass. Winters are cold and summers are warm but temperate. Because of its lush forests and stunningly...

There are approximately 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, and they vary in size, shape and color. They are found on every continent except Antarctica. Their colors help protect them from...

Butterflies are a beautiful insect, some having patterns that are famous the world over such as the Monarch butterfly. Attracting butterflies is as simple as living in a place where they are and...

There are more than 200,000 species of butterflies in the World. The largest is the Queen Alexandra Birdwing with a 12" wingspan. The smallest is from Papua, New Guinea called the Pygmy Blue. The...