A Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilioninae) was spotted enjoying Southern Idaho’s native plant ~ the Indian Paintbrush, Castilleja angustifolia. Being large, colorful, and attractive, Swallowtail butterflies have been the target of butterfly collectors for years. Read more about the Swallowtail caterpillar and their unique way of protecting themselves here on the CSR blog!
Looking to add native plants that attract more butterflies and hummingbirds into your landscape? CSR offers a variety of native plants that do just that. We also have the option of seed packets…
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thought you might like my machinima film the butterfly’s tale~
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Conservation Seeding and Restoration, Inc. (CSR), has become Xerces’ project partner in the Great Basin region. With Xerces’ support and funding, CSR has initiated production of showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) for increase and distribution. Next year, Xerces and CSR plan to bring an additional milkweed species into production. Xerces’ goal is to develop reliable, ecologically appropriate seed sources for monarch habitat restoration across the larger Great Basin region.