Educational Resources Major sponsorship provided by Wild Birds Unlimited. Many butterfly experts throughout the country agree it is very difficult to attract butterflies to feeders and hibernation boxes. There are very few reported success stories.
Experts agree, habitat for butterflies is being reduced.
This means not only the places butterflies live and reproduce is being reduced, but the places they find food is also being reduced. Anything people can do to help butterflies is important. You can encourage butterflies at all stages to frequent your yard by creating butterfly habitats. The most important concerns for butterflies are the basic habitat components. Butterflies can be attracted by offering food, water and shelter.