1. Perennials Friends and Foes Butterflies Presented by: Nancy MicKey & Ed Kiley

2. 4 different “Create A Garden” Brochures

3. Butterflies

5. Caterpillars go through many changes in their lives. There are 4 stages that the caterpillar goes through. 4 stages The names of the stages are the egg, the caterpillar, the chrysalis, and the butterfly.

6. The caterpillar starts it’s life as an egg. The eggs are laid on a leaf which will later serve as food for the caterpillar. Caterpillar eggs are many different colors and shapes. The first stage is the egg stage.

7. Caterpillars are in this stage for 2 weeks to 1 month. During this stage caterpillars eat constantly and grow very quickly. Caterpillars eat leaves off of flowering plants and trees. The second stage is a caterpillar.

8. The chrysalis stage lasts anywhere from a few days to many months. The caterpillar doesn’t eat during this stage. During this time the caterpillar goes through changes called metamorphosis. The third stage is the chrysalis stage.

9. When the caterpillar emerges from the chrysalis, it is an adult butterfly. Butterflies can only eat liquids through their straw-like mouth called a proboscis. Some butterflies live for a few days while others live for a few months. The final stage is the butterfly.

11. What Kind of Butterflies Live in Our Area? Monarch Black SwallowtailSpring Azure Pearl Cresent Cabbage White Tiger Swallowtail

12. Location of the Garden We want it to be where there is: Sun Protection from the wind Rich soil

13. Other Features of the Garden We also want: Water with mud or gravel Large, flat rocks  The tall plants in back, the short plants in front

14. Some local beauties

19. Butterflies True garden friends