Raising Butterflies for Beginners

Description

Using the specific example of the development of the Swallowtail butterfly, the necessary materials and tasks are explained simply and clearly. From egg to caterpillar and further to pupation and the emergence of the butterfly, participants can expect an exciting journey. The most important content stations are: food plants, butterfly biology and biodiversity, but also predators, parasites and other dangers. Learning objectives:

• Understanding the needs of Swallowtail caterpillars and butterflies
• Cultivation and care of food plants
• Getting to know the first elements of natural diversity (biodiversity) Course instructor: Reto Künzler, biologist and managing director of Aerarium Nets (Switzerland)

Highlights

• Course on raising butterflies
• Led by biologist Reto Künzler
• Practical insights into butterfly biology and biodiversity

General Information

The course provides basic knowledge about raising butterfly caterpillars, especially the Swallowtail butterfly. Participants learn about the needs of the caterpillars, the cultivation of food plants, and the importance of biodiversity.

Location

Hauptbahnhofstrasse 8, 4500 Solothurn, Switzerland

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