We love butterflies. Bright yellow and black striped Swallowtails softly landing on a butterfly bush. Orange Monarchs feeding on milkweed. Red Painted Ladies visiting every flower in the garden.
But do we love their munching larvae?
Caterpillars can devour plants in no time. Those cute white Cabbage Moths lay green eggs that hatch into eating machines. Bye bye cabbage.
Butterflies pollinate as they feed on nectar. A very good bonus to have some butterflies around.
As gardeners we need to create a delicate balance.
Here are some tips to help you balance butterflies and caterpillars that visit your garden.
