I Spy a Butterfly

We are fortunate to see so many different species of butterflies in Central Texas. Some are easy to tell apart, and others' patterns vary by just a few lines or dots!

Use the graphic below to help you identify a few common species of butterflies for today's Teaching Tuesday!




Location: Austin, TX, USA

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