bflies &BS

[Anthony Cynor]

You could use the Lederhouse formula

Paul Cherubini wrote:

> hugh wyatt wrote:
>
> > Hate to disagree with Tony but I have seen P. turnus or glaucus or whatever
> > you people call the tiger swallowtail this year, feasting on fresh, still
> > smoking cow dung and have photos to prove it.  Have also seen many
> > different brushy foots on horse urine on riding trails, so it do happen, my
> > friend.  Peace.
>
> Maybe now the discussion should turn to the question of what nutritional benefits do
> butterflies obtain from animal excrement?  Have there been any studies about this? It seems
> likely for optimum health, many butterflies need more than sugar water (i.e. flower nectar)
> alone. Is there a practical way to incorporate some of these excrement nutrients in home
> butterfly nectar mixes?
>
> Paul Cheubini, Placerville, California