Butterfly Society of Virginia

Frass-tossing looper caterpillar camouflaged in a zinnia.

Fourth instar, second instar and frass. Eastern Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes asterius) caterpillars on flat leaf parsley.

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) feeding on Passion vine

Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) 2-3rd instar feeding on Spicebush

late instar Monarch caterpillars (Danaus plexippus)

5th instar Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) on Spicebush

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) on Passion vine

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Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show

April 22, 2023 9:00 AM

Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way
Virginia Living Museum Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 2023 11:00 AM

Virgnina Living Museum 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Newport News, Virginia 23601
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April 22, 2023 11:00 AM

Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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April 23, 2023 2:00 PM

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The Butterfly Society of Virginia is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our main purpose is to raise the general consciousness of our members and the public regarding the survival problems of butterflies and moths through publicity, programs and activities for both adults and children. We also promote butterfly and moth conservation, including conservation of butterfly habitats.