Occasionally a butterfly will land on a visitor. We ask that visitors let that butterfly take off on its own or get the help of Science Center staff to remove it. We have noticed that they are attracted to bright colors, especially neon. Also, they seem to be attracted to white hair. We think it might be because it reflects so much light.
Butterflies are also highly attracted to floral scents, such as perfumes and hair sprays.
We never would have anticipated that they would affect the exhibit so much. The butterflies are more active, probably because the air is more stirred up, but we don't know for sure. Fewer butterflies land on the ground than did before the exhibit opened. Something in that little tiny brain tells them that it is not such a good idea. This is a tropical rain forest-type space.