Butterflies Nectar Preferences

[mbpi at juno.com]

Hi all,

As an adjunct to Mike Gochfeld's query on roses not being a prefered
butterfly nectar source...

I noticed in the Butterfly Exhibit where I am currently working that
Peonies, which share a similar inflorescence to roses, are much coveted
by butterflies when they are in the bud stage, but not after they've
opened...  Like ants, they seem to prefer the sticky residue!

Mary Beth Prondzinski
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