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

Upcoming events

Southeast Virginia Hokie Bugfest

October 01, 2022 10:00 AM

Virginia Beach Farmers Market 3640 Dam Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Autumnfest at the Chesapeake Arboretum 624 Oak Grove Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320

October 01, 2022 10:00 AM

Chesapeake Arboretum
2nd Treetopia Event at Mount Trashmore

October 29, 2022 11:00 AM

Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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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.