butterfliesandmoths

Butterflies and Moths

A polyphemus moth, one of the giant silk moths
that live in New York State. Photo by Claire Lobdell

In addition to creating a habitat for butterflies in the garden, we're also raising them from caterpillars in our classroom. That way, we can see their lifecycles and the metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly.

Butterflies and moths are a diverse group of organisms. Together, butterflies and moths form the order of insects called Lepidoptera. Many pollinate flowers. As caterpillars, some are also serious pests of plants.

Many Lepidoptera species are in decline around the world. Our butterfly garden provides food and shelter for Lepidoptera in order to try and conserve local populations.

Butterflies in Our Classrooms!

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation

Butterfly Biology Lesson Plan

Insect-Plant Interactions Lesson Plan

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						Butterflies and Moths A polyphemus moth, one of the giant silk moths that live in New York State. Photo by Claire Lobdell In addition to creating a habitat for butterflies in the garden, we're also raising them from caterpillars in our classroom. That way, we can see their lifecycles and the metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly. Butterflies and moths are a diverse group of organisms. Together, butterflies and moths form the order of insects called Lepidoptera. Many pollinate flowers. As caterpillars, some are also serious pests of plants. Many Lepidoptera species are in decline around the world. Our butterfly garden provides food and shelter for Lepidoptera in order to try and conserve local populations. Butterflies in Our Classrooms! Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation Butterfly Biology Lesson Plan Insect-Plant Interactions Lesson Plan Back to top of page Home
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