December 15, 2011 - Nathan's Notes - Reiman Gardens
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December 15, 2011

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Each evening the butterflies in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing settle down for the night. Each species has their own nightly behavioral patterns. Usually these evening activities begin after the Butterfly Wing has closed to the public. The short days during this time of year provide a unique opportunity for visitors to see some of these actions. One spectacular behavior is the evening roosting of the Heliconius species. If you’re interested in observing unique behaviors in the Butterfly Wing, consider visiting after 3:45 p.m. to get a peek at what butterflies do at night.