Butterfly / Moth Habitat-feeder

Made from solid FSC timber, this Butterfly / Moth Habitat features a special removable feed tray together with being a safe over-wintering habitat.

The feed tray is designed and coloured to emulate garden nectar sources and utilises a special ultra violet paint which is both visible and attractive to butterflies. The small nectar pots are useful for depositing butterfly food or a sugar/water solution; there is also a larger pot suitable for fruit and other attractants. Although the main house will be used for roosting and hibernation, the opening side door allows for the insertion of flower attractants such as buddleia spp.

The following may also use the house for hibernating: Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock (often found in sheds and outbuildings) and the Comma butterfly. Additionally if nectar is available, the feeder may help Bumble Bees survive in early spring. Less commonly, the Silver Winged Fritillary may use the box to lay eggs (preferably sited in mature trees). The chrysalis could be formed on the roof or internal branches.

Positioning - Site the box in a warm sheltered position, out of prevailing winds, ideally to catch the morning sun. Use butterfly food and/or fruit to fill the pots. Insert buddleia flowers, or similar into the main house.

Dimensions - Height 365mm x Width 160 x Depth 210