Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust

German & Asian wasps now appearing daily

2butterflys flying around my alstermerias and swanplants seems early for them.

These would be a good idea for those members that are starting school holidays.
These butterflies were created last Christmas and involve my kids hand prints side by side.

Then an outline is created in a butterfly shape. Each one doesnt take long to make but become a moment of a child’s life, from […]

Hello, I’m a new member. I just want to report seeing two butterflies on our neighbour’s plum tree several weeks ago (6 Sept.) - we live in central Christchurch.

playfully flying around

have spotted several butterflies over the last week or so and now have not only eggs but also caterpillars on the swan plant.

I have many Monarch’s in my garden as I have some sean plants.

Female laying eggs on swanplant right now!

Everyday I see several 6-8, maybe more

1 adult German wasp, first seen this spring.flew into sunporch.Killed.