Butterflies can be found in almost any part of Nebraska, from the Pine Ridge's coniferous forests and across the grasslands of the Sandhills to the deciduous forests along the Missouri River.

Watching butterflies, much like bird watching or observing wildflowers has become a popular and enjoyable pastime.

Since many natural butterfly habitats have been lost to urbanization and other development, some environmental organizations have incorporated butterfly conservation into their programs.

Many people are taking a personal interest in attracting these fascinating insects to their gardens.

By choosing the right plants, you can attract many different butterflies, adding a moveable mural of color to your landscape.

Here are some resources to help you attract butterflies to your yard and garden:

• Butterfly Gardening - University of Nebraska: Tips on Attracting Butterflies, Learn About their LifeCycle, Find a List of Butterflies Commonly Found in Nebraska, Learn How to Use Plants to Attract Butterflies - Find a List of These Plants, and More.

• Butterfly Gardening - University of Nebraska

• Backyard Wildlife: Making it Come Alive - University of Nebraska

• Plants Attract Butterflies to Your Garden - University of Nebraska

• Wildflowers for the Home Landscape - University of Nebraska

• Planting Butterfly Bushes - University of Nebraska

More Resources About Butterflies:

• Rearing Butterflies & Moths - University of Nebraska

• Butterflies of Lancaster County, Nebraska - USGS

• Butterflies of North America - USGS

This Can You Guess It?? photo appears in the March 2005 Nebline Newsletter.

Did you miss a Can You Guess It?? Find past photos and resources here.

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