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IDENTIFICATION OF BUTTERFLIES:
ARE BUTTERFLIES GOOD Most of us can recognize the beautiful Monarchs, but look carefully so you can confirm it is a Monarch and not the smaller,
POLLINATORS? look-alike Viceroy. The Viceroy is distinguished by the black horizontal line near the base of the hind wing.

Male Monarch – look for small black dots on hind wings. Viceroy – look for black horizontal line on hind wing.
You can also identify the gender of the Monarch if you look at the hind wings. The male Monarch has a black dot on each of
the hind wings. The females do not have these dots.
Resources: To learn more about butterflies and plants to use in your yard and garden, visit our local nurseries and talk with the
staff to get suggestions. The CT Butterfly Association has a Facebook page and offers meetings and field trips, and there are many
websites on the Internet that provide detailed information. Contact the Daytime Gardeners of North Haven at 203-239-1557 and
members will offer suggestions on attracting butterflies to your yard.

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