Today, I had strange companions along for the ride as I drove to Red Bank Battlefield. Ten caterpillars, mid-sized in their cycle, rode along to become residents of the Butterfly House. The fennel plants collapsed a bit in the heat, but the caterpillars did well.
The house has many butterflies, chrysalis, and caterpillars. The interior is filled with dozens of nectar and host plants.
The volunteers (Butterfly Whisperers) were pleased to welcome and make room for the new residents. The jar holding the fennel sprigs they were feasting on was placed beside a beautiful fennel plant growing in the house.
It gives me great joy to think of all the visitors receiving a bit of pleasure as they watch the butterflies throughout their life cycle.
The Revolutionary War Battlefield, now a historic park, is located on the banks of the Delaware River. Philadelphia’s skyline is in view to the right of the park.
I hope those guys love their new home!
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I do too! I don’t see how it can miss pleasing them. What a perfect environment to emerge in as a butterfly. I have some brand-new hatchlings. I think next week I’ll be able to add a few more to the house, and still keep several at home.
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I love it, here near my town there is a giant butterfly garden. The Benalmadena butterfly garden. An incredible place to discover these specimens.
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I love the dedication of those who help these delicate creatures survive in an ever hostile environment. Every time I see buildings going up where there was milkweed and other hosts plants I grieve a little. I love the butterfly houses I’ve been to, and hope to visit more. Thanks for the comment.
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