Butterflies and moths | The insects that descend on colorful aquatic plants
Butterflies and moths are insects often found around colorful pond plants and water can be found. Because just as humans need food and water, so do animals. So by having a pond, you maintain biodiversity! Got excited? Then read on quickly!
All about butterflies and moths
- What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
- How long does a butterfly live?
- What is the point of butterflies?
- How many butterflies are there in the Netherlands?
- What do butterflies and moths eat?
What is the difference between a butterfly and a moth?
The main difference between a butterfly and a moth is their lifestyle. Butterflies are active during the day and often have brightly colored wings, while moths are active at night and are usually more soberly colored to camouflage themselves. Moths also often have fluffy antennae and rest with their wings flat on their bodies, while butterflies hold their wings upright when resting.
How long does a butterfly live?
The lifespan of a butterfly varies greatly among species and also depends on factors such as climate, habitat and food supply. In general, adult butterflies have a relatively short lifespan of only a few days to a few weeks. However, some species, such as the Monarch butterfly, can live up to nine months if they live in a suitable climate and habitat such as all kinds of types of ponds are, are kept. The life cycle of a butterfly begins as an egg, after which the egg hatches into a caterpillar, which then forms a cocoon or pupa and finally emerges as an adult butterfly. Each stage in a butterfly's life cycle has its own duration, which can also vary by species.
Colorful aquatic plants attract insects
Aquatic plants with beautiful, large and colored flowers are attractive to insects such as butterflies. If you enjoy having butterflies around your pond, choose aquatic plants with colorful flowers. - Simon
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What is the point of butterflies?
Butterflies descend on water features such as a garden pond and on aquatic plants with large, colorful flowers. The butterflies drink water from the pond and get nectar from the flowers of the pond plants that are in the pond or garden. Butterflies are important pollinators of flowers and plants, especially those with bright colors and scents. They collect nectar as food and transfer pollen from one flower to another during their visit, promoting plant reproduction. By choosing a pond in the garden, you are helping to promote the ecosystem and biodiversity that allows butterflies and other insects and pond animals can continue to reproduce and exist. Especially organic plant ponds and natural ponds are good choices because, due to the amount of plant animal-friendly ponds are.
How many butterflies are there in the Netherlands?
There are about 53 species of diurnal butterflies and more than 2,400 species of moths in the Netherlands. The number can vary depending on the season and specific habitat. Unfortunately, some butterfly species in the Netherlands are threatened due to habitat loss and climate change.
What do butterflies and moths eat?
Butterflies and moths have the same eating pattern so they also have the same type of tongue, they have a pointed snout and coiled tongue that allows them to easily suck the nectar from the flowers of aquatic plants, especially marsh plants have large colorful flowers. Nectar is a sweet liquid they suck from flowers. Nectar contains sugar, protein and vitamins, which are especially important for females in the production of eggs. In addition to nectar, some butterflies eat other foods.
Frequently asked questions about butterflies and moths
Butterflies and moths are not picky about the fruit they eat, as long as it is nice and sweet. So fruits like apples, plums, pears and grapes are sure to please the butterfly!
Butterflies are particularly attracted to plants that have bright colors and flowers. These plant species are loved by butterflies because they suck the nectar from these flowers which serves as the food source for all butterfly species.
Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist and aquatic plant grower since 1986
Simon's vision is to let nature do its work in your pond. No need to buy all kinds of measuring equipment and water improvers. If the fish are swimming nicely and the plants are growing well, then the water in the pond is of good quality. With a good planting plan and the right approach, you can save a lot of money and maintenance, and ensure a clear, biologically balanced pond that becomes more beautiful every year.
