Witness how zebra longwing caterpillars go crazy for passionvine, and how, as butterflies, go crazy for each other when it’s time to mate.
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In the GardenPollinators and GardeningWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Want to See the Gulf Fritillary Life Cycle? Plant Passionflower!
Watch the gulf fritillary life cycle- mating, egg laying, every caterpillar stage, making a chrysalis, and finally, an adult.
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In the GardenPollinators and Gardening
Monarch Predators Revisited: A Beneficial Insect is a Beneficial Insect
The question isn’t “how can we protect monarch caterpillars,” but “should we?” Recent research suggests a hands-off approach.
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In the GardenPollinators and GardeningWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Four Butterfly Caterpillars You Can Easily Raise in North Florida
Monarchs, long-tailed skippers, black and giant swallowtails- a guide to raising caterpillars in your yard, from egg to butterfly.
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In the GardenPollinators and GardeningWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Monarch Caterpillar Predators | Beneficial Insects Aren’t Always Beneficial
A WFSU producer learns a few lessons about keeping monarch caterpillars safe from predators. Some of those predators were a bit of a surprise.
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In the GardenPollinators and GardeningRaising Kids with NatureWildlife in North Florida- Critters Big and Small
Monarch: From Caterpillars to Butterflies (and right in our kitchen)
In a two-minute video, watch monarch caterpillars grow, metamorphose, and emerge as butterflies. Kids help raise monarchs and we learn about milkweed.