the infamous monarchs (danaus plexippus) & lacewings (cethosia cyane) are lovin on the durante flower💕 in our garden, we have over 40 different species of exotic butterflies and moths from all over the world! we largely categorise our butterflies into two types — nectar-feeding and rainforest butterflies (although there can of course be overlap) these beauties are primarily nectar-feeding butterflies (duh), but they, particularly the lacewings, will occasionally take a sip from the fruits🍹 | T

Caterpillar of Leopard lacewing (Cethosia cyane euanthes) butterfly emerging from eggs and eating their eggs