About This Lesson
Lesson Objective
- Identify the difference between a butterfly host plant and a nectar plant.
- Explain that caterpillars and adult butterflies have different needs.
- Recognize that different butterfly species use different host plants.
- Observe plants and insects within a Gulf Coast Texas wetland habitat.
- Look for evidence that butterflies or caterpillars are using plants.
- Connect butterfly plant use to the butterfly life cycle.
- Explain how plants help provide habitat for butterflies.
- Demonstrate responsible behavior while observing plants and wildlife.
