Butterfly Farming Information . Butterfly Farming Information Monarchs and Watermelon by Rick Mikula, Web Naturalist Time saving techniques are greatly welcomed by anyone who rears butterflies.
Monarchs find it especially attractive and readily swarm to it.
Even with the presence of natural nectar and pollen sources, watermelon seems to be preferred . While approaching the monarchs at feeding time, proboscises can be seen flogging the air in anticipation. To serve this delicacy is quite simple. Lop off a chunk and slap it onto a non-porous dish. Stand back so you arc not trampled in the ensuing stampede.