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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Andrew Mitchell

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

When choosing the pollinator of the month, I really have not gotten into the whys yet. I just started this last month after reading a similar article in another blog. To choose this month's pollinator...

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Jul 16, 2026

The Silver Spotted Skipper Butterfly

Andrew Mitchell

The Silver Spotted Skipper Butterfly

The silver spotted skipper butterfly is our June Pollinator of the Month. It is one of the most recognized butterflies in North America. While it can be found throughout the continent, it is most comm...

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Jun 18, 2026

14 Common Butterflies of Northeast Kansas

Andrew Mitchell

14 Common Butterflies of Northeast Kansas

Butterflies are one of the most looked for insects in the landscape, Their colors and flight patterns are observed by amateurs, professionals, and children alike. Everyone loves butterflies. I have a ...

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Jun 4, 2020

Perennials for Butterfly Habitats

Andrew Mitchell

Perennials for Butterfly Habitats

Perennials can be the backbone of anyone’s garden – they certainly are for mine . I choose perennials that bloom in succession, support native insect populations, are pretty, and attract lots of butte...

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Apr 16, 2020

15 Host Plants for Butterflies

Andrew Mitchell

15 Host Plants for Butterflies

Butterflies are the flying flowers of the garden. Everyone notices them and everyone loves them. To attract a wider range of butterflies to your garden, you need to have a variety of host plants and n...

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Mar 5, 2019