found injured butterfly....update!!

[quiche]

he is now in a shoebox with a screened cover, in a shaded area of the patio.
he is drinking honey and water on his own and walking around from time to
time.

so far, so good!  thanks for all your help!!



quiche wrote in message <930449829.985.10 at news.remarQ.com>...
>I found a butterfly on my patio with a deformed wing.  I am not sure if
this
>is an injury or a genetic defect, but it cannot fly.
>
>Should I attempt to sustain its life?  How do I provide food and shelter?
>What would be the most humane action?
>
>Can anyone help??
>
>