Butterflies – Identification

Q: I’ve already seen my first butterfly. Is there an easy source to use to identify it?

A: Butterflies are exciting to see in a garden. They help pollinate plants but they are beautiful in their own right.

I found an excellent butterfly ID website at Butterflies of the Southeast

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