Together with moths, butterflies make up the scientific order Lepidoptera - the word means 'scaly wings'. There are more than 165,000 species of Lepidoptera - 20,000 butterflies and 145,000 moths.
Learn how to assist these fascinating insects in their struggle for survival.
The biggest butterfly is the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing of New Guinea, with 25-cm-wide wings. I have a beautiful photographic print of the awesome butterfly.
Learn abou Caterpillars - they are as varied, fascinating, and often as colorful as the adult Butterflies they become.

Summer's end is nearing, but for some of us there are still plenty of pesky insects that are attacking our shrubs, trees and/or flowers with a vengeance. This all natural insect repellent works great and is made up of things that you can probably find in your cupboard or under your kitchen sink.

Probably the most easily recognized butterfly of North America is the Monarch with its distinctive orange and black colors and patterns. The progeny of a migrated generation of these beautiful insects will arrive soon...