Identifying and counting butterflies

Butterflies are an important part of a healthy environment.

Both adult butterflies and their caterpillars are food for many creatures like birds. Butterflies also help to pollinate our plants. Many caterpillars can only feed on specific native host plants. Because of this close relationship with plants, butterflies can be an indicator of the environmental health of an area.

Follow this webpage for more information: https://mary-cairncross.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/see-and-do/citizen-science-for-nature/big-butterfly-count