Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

The following list of butterflies are found in Illinois. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Illinois the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history.  This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…

Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and interesting creatures on Earth. A butterfly garden is an easy way to see more butterflies and to help them since many natural butterfly habitats have been lost to human activities like building homes, roads, and farms. It is easy to increase the number and variety of butterflies…

Claudina Agriasis found from Venezuela and Guyana to Bolivia.It is found in primary and secondary rainforest at altitudes between 200 and 600 meters. Adults feed on decomposing fruit and rotting fish. Randy Jones Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually…

If you have a butterfly garden that needs some sprucing up, there are several things you can do that may take a little time and a little money, but it will not be overly expensive and it will be well worth your time because sprucing up your butterfly garden can ensure that you have more butterflies than…

The Indian Leaf butterfly also called the orange oakleaf, Indian oakleaf or dead leaf, is found in Tropical Asia from India to Japan. When its wings are closed, it looks like a dry leaf with dark veins. It is a spectacular and commonly known example of camouflage. The orange oakleaf is a powerful flier and…

Randy Jones Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”. READ MORE:  Fun Butterfly Crafts & Activities