Articles related to "Blues Butterflies"
Karner Blue Butterflies: An Endangered Species!
Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.
karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.
karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Recovers
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.
el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.
el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Insect Identification Restores Large Blue to UK
Save the ant's habitat and the butterfly can thrive once again.
insect identification • red ant • large blue butterfly • conservation • re-introduction
Save the ant's habitat and the butterfly can thrive once again.
insect identification • red ant • large blue butterfly • conservation • re-introduction
Nabokov and His Beloved Blues Butterflies
Renown lepidopterist Vladimir Nabokov left the world an invaluable environmental legacy because of his passion and love for Blues butterflies. Striking Nabokov illustrations, photos of several South American Blues and their habitats, and a famous photo of Nabokov accompany this article. Lepidopterists today fear more Nabokov Blues in South America may face extinction or extirpation because of disappearing habitats. Visit all of the outstanding <b>Co-Featured Links</b> in this article to learn more about Nabokov Blues. Watch for the second article of this two-part series on February 1, 2000!
vladimir nabokov • blues butterflies • habitats • lepidopterist • environmentalist
Renown lepidopterist Vladimir Nabokov left the world an invaluable environmental legacy because of his passion and love for Blues butterflies. Striking Nabokov illustrations, photos of several South American Blues and their habitats, and a famous photo of Nabokov accompany this article. Lepidopterists today fear more Nabokov Blues in South America may face extinction or extirpation because of disappearing habitats. Visit all of the outstanding <b>Co-Featured Links</b> in this article to learn more about Nabokov Blues. Watch for the second article of this two-part series on February 1, 2000!
vladimir nabokov • blues butterflies • habitats • lepidopterist • environmentalist
True Blue
Floridians can incorporate this exceptional color in their gardens with the addition of a subtropical vine and a Mexican salvia.
blue butterfly pea • clitoria ternatea • vines • florida gardening • salvia sinaloensis
Floridians can incorporate this exceptional color in their gardens with the addition of a subtropical vine and a Mexican salvia.
blue butterfly pea • clitoria ternatea • vines • florida gardening • salvia sinaloensis
A Threatened Lupine and an Endangered Butterfly
...okay, this lupine, Kincaid's Lupine (<I>Lupinus sulphureus</i> ssp. <I>kincaidii</i>), isn't endangered, but "only" threatened, but to up the ante, Kincaid's Lupine is the primary host plant to a butterfly which <I>is</i> endangered: Fender's Blue butterfly (<I>Icaricia icarioides fenderi</i>).
a threatened lupine and an endangered butterfly • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
...okay, this lupine, Kincaid's Lupine (<I>Lupinus sulphureus</i> ssp. <I>kincaidii</i>), isn't endangered, but "only" threatened, but to up the ante, Kincaid's Lupine is the primary host plant to a butterfly which <I>is</i> endangered: Fender's Blue butterfly (<I>Icaricia icarioides fenderi</i>).
a threatened lupine and an endangered butterfly • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Flowers As Seen Through the Eyes of A Butterfly
Read a charming fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen about a single butterfly who wished for a bride and searched for her amongst the flowers. This short story precedes a vital introduction to my next two articles that will depict the critical need to retain and/or restore the rapidly disappearing habitats of both <b>Karner Blue</b> and <b>Nabokov Blue</b> butterflies.
butterfly • flowers • habitat • daisies • chrysanthemums
Read a charming fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen about a single butterfly who wished for a bride and searched for her amongst the flowers. This short story precedes a vital introduction to my next two articles that will depict the critical need to retain and/or restore the rapidly disappearing habitats of both <b>Karner Blue</b> and <b>Nabokov Blue</b> butterflies.
butterfly • flowers • habitat • daisies • chrysanthemums
Common British Butterflies
Any garden is enhanced by the presence of butterflies. Buddleia, the butterfly bush, attracts many different varieties of butterflies in the summer while it is in flower.
common british butterflies • butterflies in britain • red admiral • peacock butterfly • comma butterfly
Any garden is enhanced by the presence of butterflies. Buddleia, the butterfly bush, attracts many different varieties of butterflies in the summer while it is in flower.
common british butterflies • butterflies in britain • red admiral • peacock butterfly • comma butterfly
Treasure of the Sierra Nevada
Other than escaped cultivars and hybrids that grow along roadsides, the Eastern U.S. has little more to offer in the way of lupine than Wild Lupine (L. perennis). California, I have discovered, has over 80 species of this lovely wildflower. There are over 200 species of lupine worldwide. North American species include Sky or Douglas Lupine (L. nanus) with deep blue flowers, Texas Bluebonnets (L. subcarnosus), which is the state flower of Texas, Dove Lupine (L. bicolor) with its blue and white flowers, and Desert or Coulter’s Lupine (L. sparsiflorus), which has blue to lilac flowers. Lupines are members of the Pea Family (Fabacea), an enormous family of trees, shrubs, herbs and vines that includes peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts and lentils.
lupine • lupinus • wild lupine • l. perennis • brewer’s lupine
Other than escaped cultivars and hybrids that grow along roadsides, the Eastern U.S. has little more to offer in the way of lupine than Wild Lupine (L. perennis). California, I have discovered, has over 80 species of this lovely wildflower. There are over 200 species of lupine worldwide. North American species include Sky or Douglas Lupine (L. nanus) with deep blue flowers, Texas Bluebonnets (L. subcarnosus), which is the state flower of Texas, Dove Lupine (L. bicolor) with its blue and white flowers, and Desert or Coulter’s Lupine (L. sparsiflorus), which has blue to lilac flowers. Lupines are members of the Pea Family (Fabacea), an enormous family of trees, shrubs, herbs and vines that includes peas, beans, soybeans, peanuts and lentils.
lupine • lupinus • wild lupine • l. perennis • brewer’s lupine
Peas You Might Not Notice
A couple of June-blooming peas you might not notice are Birdsfoot Trefoil and Alfalfa.
peas you might not notice • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
A couple of June-blooming peas you might not notice are Birdsfoot Trefoil and Alfalfa.
peas you might not notice • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Wildflowers and Butterflies, a Bit of Nature's Delicate Balance
Butterflies and the wildflowers they depend upon for survival provide us a snapshot of nature’s delicate balance.
wildflowers • butterflies • native plants • larvae • caterpillars
Butterflies and the wildflowers they depend upon for survival provide us a snapshot of nature’s delicate balance.
wildflowers • butterflies • native plants • larvae • caterpillars
Potpourri to Attract Pretty Butterflies!
Butterflies are already migrating north from their southern overwintering habitats. A brand new generation will soon be seeking nectar for energy and host plants on which to lay their fragile eggs. Plant a potpourri of nectar and host plants early to attract them to your garden.
butterfly • butterflies • nectar • attractants • migrating butterflies
Butterflies are already migrating north from their southern overwintering habitats. A brand new generation will soon be seeking nectar for energy and host plants on which to lay their fragile eggs. Plant a potpourri of nectar and host plants early to attract them to your garden.
butterfly • butterflies • nectar • attractants • migrating butterflies
Her-sterectomy is history
The author takes her first post-surgery hike and rediscovers the joys of a (relatively) pain-free hike.
backpacking • hiking • hysterectomy • white mountains • new hampshire
The author takes her first post-surgery hike and rediscovers the joys of a (relatively) pain-free hike.
backpacking • hiking • hysterectomy • white mountains • new hampshire
Reintroduction of the Smooth Snake in the UK
The Devon heaths will be the first reintroduction site as conservation organizations work to restore the native smooth snake into its former range in southern England.
uk smooth snake reintroduction • restored heathland ecosystem • reptile and amphibian declines • habitat loss and fragmentation • english heaths
The Devon heaths will be the first reintroduction site as conservation organizations work to restore the native smooth snake into its former range in southern England.
uk smooth snake reintroduction • restored heathland ecosystem • reptile and amphibian declines • habitat loss and fragmentation • english heaths
Animal Gardens
Animal theme gardens are a great way to involve children in gardening. Linda Mazar shares how how children can plant and play with the lions and tigers and bears or plants named after farm animals. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
animal • theme • gardens • involve children • gardening
Animal theme gardens are a great way to involve children in gardening. Linda Mazar shares how how children can plant and play with the lions and tigers and bears or plants named after farm animals. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
animal • theme • gardens • involve children • gardening
Art Themed Children's Books
A family trip to the museum or a fun arts and crafts activity can be enhanced by reading an art themed book first. Learn about artists, museums, art process and more!
art themed children's books • family reading artists • children's books museum • art process children's book • young children art book
A family trip to the museum or a fun arts and crafts activity can be enhanced by reading an art themed book first. Learn about artists, museums, art process and more!
art themed children's books • family reading artists • children's books museum • art process children's book • young children art book
Eastern American Burying Beetle Reintroduction
Nantucket environmental organizations, a small Rhode Island zoo and US Fish and Wildlife Service work together to bring endangered beetle back from possible extinction.
american burying beetle • endangered species reintroduction program • nantucket island • invertebrate captive breeding program • new england conservation
Nantucket environmental organizations, a small Rhode Island zoo and US Fish and Wildlife Service work together to bring endangered beetle back from possible extinction.
american burying beetle • endangered species reintroduction program • nantucket island • invertebrate captive breeding program • new england conservation
England's New White Horse Trail
Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings.
travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings.
travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
Fort Baker Near San Francisco
At the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge visitors will find a historic fort dedicated to coastal defense, first-rate accommodations, and beautiful views of the Bay Area.
san francisco • golden gate • golden gate bridge • bay area • fort baker
At the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge visitors will find a historic fort dedicated to coastal defense, first-rate accommodations, and beautiful views of the Bay Area.
san francisco • golden gate • golden gate bridge • bay area • fort baker
Growing Nettles For The Benefit Of Wildlife
Nettles and ivy are a great way to help support a range of birds, mammals and insects so give it a go and discover how easy they are to grow.
growing nettles • cultivating nettles • nettles and wildlife • nettles as food for insects • benefits of growing nettles
Nettles and ivy are a great way to help support a range of birds, mammals and insects so give it a go and discover how easy they are to grow.
growing nettles • cultivating nettles • nettles and wildlife • nettles as food for insects • benefits of growing nettles
Growing Pacific Giant Delphiniums From Seed
Sowing seed is the cheapest way to grow this hardy blue, white and pink-flowered perennial in your garden. It'll keep coming back year after year!
delphinium blue • delphinium flowers • flower delphinium • delphinium seeds • delphinium plants
Sowing seed is the cheapest way to grow this hardy blue, white and pink-flowered perennial in your garden. It'll keep coming back year after year!
delphinium blue • delphinium flowers • flower delphinium • delphinium seeds • delphinium plants
Helping Wildlife in Summer
Ideas you can do to help wildlife in your own backyard.
wildlife • summer
Ideas you can do to help wildlife in your own backyard.
wildlife • summer
Jackson-Frazier Wetland Park Area
Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley.
jackson-frazier wetland boardwalk • oregon native species • urban wetland • wildlife habitat oregon • willamette valley bird watching
Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley.
jackson-frazier wetland boardwalk • oregon native species • urban wetland • wildlife habitat oregon • willamette valley bird watching
Khao Lak Peace on the Andaman
Still recovering from the devastating 2004 tsunami Khoa Lak is one of the most beautiful villages on Thailand's Andaman coast.
khao lak • andaman sea • thailand beach holidays • jungle trekking in thailandelephant trekking • thai food
Still recovering from the devastating 2004 tsunami Khoa Lak is one of the most beautiful villages on Thailand's Andaman coast.
khao lak • andaman sea • thailand beach holidays • jungle trekking in thailandelephant trekking • thai food
Monarch Butterfly Migration
Both Mexico and the United States are contributing to the potential extinction of the monarch butterfly despite the creation of a biosphere reserve to protect them.
monarch butterfly migration • biosphere reserve • genetically modified crops • gm corn • pesticide and herbicide exposure
Both Mexico and the United States are contributing to the potential extinction of the monarch butterfly despite the creation of a biosphere reserve to protect them.
monarch butterfly migration • biosphere reserve • genetically modified crops • gm corn • pesticide and herbicide exposure
Ohio’s Rarest Plant, the Lakeside Daisy
There are more than 200 plants currently listed as endangered in Ohio. The rarest of these is probably the Lakeside Daisy.
ohio’s rarest plant • the lakeside daisy • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
There are more than 200 plants currently listed as endangered in Ohio. The rarest of these is probably the Lakeside Daisy.
ohio’s rarest plant • the lakeside daisy • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany
Plant Families: And Still More Peas
My last two <I>Plant Families</I> articles have been about the Pea Family (<I>Fabaceae</I>). I could go on and on; this is one of my favorite plant families. But I won't. I'll wrap it up this week...
plant families: and still more peas • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
My last two <I>Plant Families</I> articles have been about the Pea Family (<I>Fabaceae</I>). I could go on and on; this is one of my favorite plant families. But I won't. I'll wrap it up this week...
plant families: and still more peas • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Preschool Art Inspired by Claude Monet
This activity is a great way to introduce the young child to impressionist style art. All you will need are oil pastels, paper, and the beauty of nature.
preschool art claude monet • early childhood famous artist theme • impressionism art activity • oil pastels preschool art • early childhood nature theme
This activity is a great way to introduce the young child to impressionist style art. All you will need are oil pastels, paper, and the beauty of nature.
preschool art claude monet • early childhood famous artist theme • impressionism art activity • oil pastels preschool art • early childhood nature theme
Spring Arrives Early
Nature's calendar may be a little confused as signs of an early spring become widespread.
spring arriving early • early flowering • spring lambs • spring phenology • first daffodil
Nature's calendar may be a little confused as signs of an early spring become widespread.
spring arriving early • early flowering • spring lambs • spring phenology • first daffodil
Teach French Colors
Teach children colors and culture with "poèmes" and "chansons" from France.
couleurs francaises • learn french colors • french color songs • french color poems • french color books
Teach children colors and culture with "poèmes" and "chansons" from France.
couleurs francaises • learn french colors • french color songs • french color poems • french color books
A Garden Center
The Watson Garden Center, a rainbow of color, captured under glass,
watson garden center • spring • seedlings • greenhouse gardening
The Watson Garden Center, a rainbow of color, captured under glass,
watson garden center • spring • seedlings • greenhouse gardening
Beating a Dead Horse to Hamburger
Gardening is a grand and glorious adventure, and I can’t think of a better way to learn about the environment. Filling the yard with ornamentals is like Van Gogh splashing bold brushstrokes of color across a canvas, and many of these non-native beauties <I>do</I> provide a nectar source for butterflies – back in Ohio you could always find several potted Lantanas scattered about, providing color and nectar. But focusing on native species contributes to the health of your local environment, and encourages wildlife to visit your yard.
beating a dead horse to hamburger • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Gardening is a grand and glorious adventure, and I can’t think of a better way to learn about the environment. Filling the yard with ornamentals is like Van Gogh splashing bold brushstrokes of color across a canvas, and many of these non-native beauties <I>do</I> provide a nectar source for butterflies – back in Ohio you could always find several potted Lantanas scattered about, providing color and nectar. But focusing on native species contributes to the health of your local environment, and encourages wildlife to visit your yard.
beating a dead horse to hamburger • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Early Spring on the High Plateau: Golden Banner
Golden Banner, so similar to lupine, was at the top of my list of wildflowers to see in Colorado...
early spring on the high plateau: golden banner • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Golden Banner, so similar to lupine, was at the top of my list of wildflowers to see in Colorado...
early spring on the high plateau: golden banner • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Endangered species: Why Bother Part 2
Part Two of the why bother series, explaining three more reasons to care about Endangered Species.
endangered species • beauty • social • responsibility • ecology
Part Two of the why bother series, explaining three more reasons to care about Endangered Species.
endangered species • beauty • social • responsibility • ecology
Parentheses, The Great Interrupter
Parentheses are the oft-ignored offspring of punctuation. But their use as a literary device in your writing could prove indispensable. It has for many great authors.
punctuation as literary device • parentheses in lolita • humbert lolita parentheses • writing exercise parentheses • vladimir nabokov parentheses author
Parentheses are the oft-ignored offspring of punctuation. But their use as a literary device in your writing could prove indispensable. It has for many great authors.
punctuation as literary device • parentheses in lolita • humbert lolita parentheses • writing exercise parentheses • vladimir nabokov parentheses author
The Vining Life
Vines are an essential element in Florida gardens. Find out which ones you should grow and why.
vines • florida gardening • subtropical • climbers
Vines are an essential element in Florida gardens. Find out which ones you should grow and why.
vines • florida gardening • subtropical • climbers
Zoo Treasure Hunt
If you plan to take your students to the zoo -- plan ahead and make the most of the trip. A trip to the zoo can be a educational field to be harvested!
zoo treasure hunt • animal studies • zoo trips • before trip project • zoo charts
If you plan to take your students to the zoo -- plan ahead and make the most of the trip. A trip to the zoo can be a educational field to be harvested!
zoo treasure hunt • animal studies • zoo trips • before trip project • zoo charts
'chilly finger'd spring'
Spring is a busy time for all gardeners. Staking, weeding and much else besides. Make your bit of 'paradise' in the city and don't forget to sit down and enjoy it!
english gardening • english gardens • springtime
Spring is a busy time for all gardeners. Staking, weeding and much else besides. Make your bit of 'paradise' in the city and don't forget to sit down and enjoy it!
english gardening • english gardens • springtime
A Trip to the Burren
Gardening in a wet and mild climate in the west of Ireland
ireland • burren • flora • plants • wildflowers
Gardening in a wet and mild climate in the west of Ireland
ireland • burren • flora • plants • wildflowers
Colourful Blooms!
How to create great flower combinations with suggestions.
combination • color • flower • annuals • perennials
How to create great flower combinations with suggestions.
combination • color • flower • annuals • perennials
Friends and Acquaintances
I have many long time friends and many other acquaintances amongst my garden plants and their attendant wildlife. In what has been a rather wet and dismal summer, I look at a few seasonal highlights. Highlights that make gardening such a joy even on the dullest day.
gardens • gardening • town gardening • town gardens • city gardens
I have many long time friends and many other acquaintances amongst my garden plants and their attendant wildlife. In what has been a rather wet and dismal summer, I look at a few seasonal highlights. Highlights that make gardening such a joy even on the dullest day.
gardens • gardening • town gardening • town gardens • city gardens
How to Decorate a Butterfly Theme Nursery
What could be more perfect to celebrate beautiful new life than butterfly nursery decor? Here are creative tips to get the butterfly bedroom off the ground.
decorate butterfly theme nursery • design a butterfly theme bedroom • butterfly theme crib set • butterfly decor • baby girl nursery
What could be more perfect to celebrate beautiful new life than butterfly nursery decor? Here are creative tips to get the butterfly bedroom off the ground.
decorate butterfly theme nursery • design a butterfly theme bedroom • butterfly theme crib set • butterfly decor • baby girl nursery
Splendid Early Performers
Spring has sprung and with it some sunny spring weather. I look at some excellent early performers and explain why small gardens are so much fun. I meet old loves and some suprisingly friendly plants.
gardening • gardens • spring shrubs • spring flowers • clematis
Spring has sprung and with it some sunny spring weather. I look at some excellent early performers and explain why small gardens are so much fun. I meet old loves and some suprisingly friendly plants.
gardening • gardens • spring shrubs • spring flowers • clematis
Sublime Chaos
Early summer is here and with long cool drinks in the evening, but also pruning, cats and a few surprises.
baskets • summer • gardening • garden • acanthus
Early summer is here and with long cool drinks in the evening, but also pruning, cats and a few surprises.
baskets • summer • gardening • garden • acanthus
Garden Appraisals
As we come to the end of summer, we look back on our triumphs and failures. This is a good time to take stock and see what changes we can make. Urban gardeners have to cope with many problems, such as bad light and poor soil. See what improvements you can make for next season.
gardening • english gardening • garden makeover • town gardening • city gardening
As we come to the end of summer, we look back on our triumphs and failures. This is a good time to take stock and see what changes we can make. Urban gardeners have to cope with many problems, such as bad light and poor soil. See what improvements you can make for next season.
gardening • english gardening • garden makeover • town gardening • city gardening
Leave Some Fall Garden Litter for Butterflies!
Where do some of your familiar garden butterflies go at summer's end? Not all escape to warmer climes as the Monarchs do. To learn a bit about some butterflies that have secret "hidey" places right in your own back yard, this article will give you some answers.
butterflies • garden butterflies • diapause • migrate • butterflies
Where do some of your familiar garden butterflies go at summer's end? Not all escape to warmer climes as the Monarchs do. To learn a bit about some butterflies that have secret "hidey" places right in your own back yard, this article will give you some answers.
butterflies • garden butterflies • diapause • migrate • butterflies
Relax with late summer colour
With August now upon us it is time to finally relax and ease back on all the work. Late summer colour is often sparse, but with a little forward planning, your containers and border need not be bare. White and blue are colours that look good in the evening light and are not that common at this time of year. These cooler colours will add a refreshing touch to jaded borders, just the ticket for relaxing in the garden.
gardening • gardens • english gardening • english gardens • late summer gardening
With August now upon us it is time to finally relax and ease back on all the work. Late summer colour is often sparse, but with a little forward planning, your containers and border need not be bare. White and blue are colours that look good in the evening light and are not that common at this time of year. These cooler colours will add a refreshing touch to jaded borders, just the ticket for relaxing in the garden.
gardening • gardens • english gardening • english gardens • late summer gardening
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