Crushed leaves can be used as an insect repellent. Butterflies are attracted to the white, tubular petals. Smooth tinderwood (Clerodendrum glabrum): This is an evergreen or semi-deciduous shrub (or small tree) that grows up to 6m. Two indigenous species of plant that are irresistible to certain butterflies are: Unfortunately this preference includes the aliens species of lantana (Lantana camara) and tall verbena (Verbena bonariensis). Nectar Plants: Huge assemblies or 'clouds' of butterfly are attracted to a number of indigenous plants. Many flowering plants grow along river banks.
as well as forest streams and rivers where they display patrolling behaviour and mud puddle which they use for drinking. Don't forget butterflies clearings and paths either. Large forests will attract certain types, look down on the forest floor as well as up into the canopy. They can regularly be found in town areas, small gardens attract many species, botanical gardens even more. Groups of butterfly do not necessarily stick to the same habitat and can often be found in more than one. Good places to look for them include rivers, hilltops, forest paths and clearing. Habitats: Butterflies favour certain types of land and terrain. The pupae of moths form underground or in a sturdy cocoon. The pupae of a butterfly are often naked, forming outdoors in the open.
The wings of a moth are held together by a 'frenulum' holding them together in flight. The fore and hind wings of a butterfly beat together as they overlap. Day-flying moths are colourful as are some nocturnal species.
Most butterflies rest with their wings held upright over their bodies whereas most moths rest with their wings spread out flat.īutterflies are usually brightly coloured, moths are mainly dull brown. The majority of moths have plump, furry bodies. Many species of butterfly have slender, hairless bodies. The antennae of most moths are not 'knobbed'. The antennae of most butterflies are 'knobbed'.
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