Urquhart Butterfly Garden

Located in Dundas, Ontario, the garden is named after pioneering entomologists, Dr. Frederick and Norah Urquhart, who after 40 years of patient research solved the mystery of the migrating monarchs. Both native and non-native plants in the garden meet the needs of many species of butterflies and their caterpillars. It is maintained without the use of pesticides.

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Although Monarch caterpillars rely on the milkweed plant, adults may nectar anywhere, and in this case on some matching zinnia flowers.

Viceroy, a Monarch mimic - notice the horizontal line crossing the vertical stripes. The horizontal line is missing on Monarchs. Viceroy also tend to be smaller than Monarchs.

Cabbage White

Red Admiral

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Life isn't easy for butterflies as predators are lurking around every corner. A Yellow Garden Spider waits patiently for its next meal.

The Confusing Furrow Bee caught my attention in the flower of a Golden Marguerite. Upon closer inspection, I noticed an extremely well camouflaged Crab Spider lying in wait had grabbed the unsuspecting bee. (Clicking on the photo will enlarge it.)