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Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

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A cecropia caterpillar is attached to the underside of a partially eaten leaf.

Jun 26, 2021

North Carolina’s Very Hungry Caterpillars

North Carolina is home to nearly 3,000 caterpillar species, of which only about 3% are garden pests. Learn more about these baby butterflies and moths, and their ecological value. 
A yellow butterfly resting on a purple garden phlox flower

Mar 15, 2018

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

Butterflies add a magical element to the garden, and we spoke with Dr. Chris Moorman, a wildlife biologist with NC State University, to talk about how to attract butterflies to your landscapes.