They are without a doubt very attractive and make a great adornment to one s back yard. I have to admit that not too long ago I found myself begging my husband, Honey, would you build me one of those cute little butterfly houses . I saw the mischievous twinkle in his blue eyes, the quick smile on his handsome face, and knew he was teasing me. And I had to admit that butterflies don t need nests, knowing they instinctively lay their eggs on their favorite host plants. Then, I suggested to him they might need a house to retreat in on cloudy or cool, windy days.
Butterflies are definitely sun worshipers and really dislike wind and cold.
Going a step further, I hinted that perhaps some butterflies might even overwinter in such a house, then come out in early spring to lay their eggs. It couldn t hurt to try one or two. After all, our back yard is already overflowing with birdhouses and feeders of every style and color that he has designed and built as his hobby. Knowing him, I realized he would probably NOT build me a butterfly house unless I could prove there was a practical reason. So, partly out of curiosity, but moreso to give a knowledgeable answer to my friends and readers, I did a bit of research about butterfly houses, also called hibernation boxes.