Butterfly Gardening and Pest Control Quiz

What is the primary purpose of planting nectar plants in a butterfly garden?

• To provide a place for butterflies to lay eggs

• To serve as a food source for caterpillars

• To attract butterflies for feeding

• To deter pests from the garden

Why is it recommended to leave host plants in the garden over winter?

• To increase plant growth in spring

• To prevent soil erosion

• To provide shelter for butterfly eggs

• To enhance the garden's aesthetic

What is a key reason for avoiding pesticides in a butterfly garden?

• They are too expensive

• They can harm butterflies and bees

• They are ineffective against pests

• They require frequent application

Which insect is mentioned as not being a pest despite its presence on milkweed plants?

• Milkweed bug

• Ladybug

• Skipper

• Aphid

What is unique about the monarch butterfly according to the speaker?

• It has a migratory pattern from Mexico to the U.S.

• It changes color with the seasons

• It is the largest butterfly species

• It feeds exclusively on nectar plants