Rewilding My Lot

Converting a new developer lot into a nature ecosystem — my journey

What Do You Call A Group Of Butterflies?

On my way back from the mailbox one day, I saw a group of three Queen (Danaus gilippus) butterflies, and one other of a different kind, all on the Gregg’s Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) in my front pollinator garden. That got me to wondering what is the collective noun for butterflies.

I found several lists that include examples such as these:

  • A flight of butterflies 
  • A flutter of butterflies
  • A kaleidoscope of butterflies
  • A rabble of butterflies
  • A rainbow of butterflies
  • A shimmer of butterflies
  • A swarm of butterflies
  • A wing of butterflies

The word I saw most often used in other places was kaleidoscope, so I think I’ll adopt that!

And this is what I saw that morning. There are two Queens top right and another center left. The fourth butterfly is not easily viewed in this photo. Gregg’s Mistflower is an impressive butterfly magnet.

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Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.

I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.

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