How to make your own butterfly feeder

Feed your local lepidoptera and keep the kids busy with this simple summer activity.

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Published: August 20, 2015 at 6:14 am

All illustrations by Alan Batley

1

Take a paper plate and make small four holes evenly spaced around the rim.

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2

Thread a length of string through each hole, knot underneath and tie together.

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3

Check your fruit bowl for any over-ripe fruit – bananas are particularly good.

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4

Load up the plate and hang in a tree or bush, and watch to see if any butterflies come to feed.

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