The Butterflies at Our Farm
Each year brings new delight to the farm as we identify another species of butterfly. Many are furtive and not easily photographed, or there is not a camera handy at the sighting. We invite you enjoy the images we have captured!
Some of the Butterfly Species We Raise for Release & Exhibits
Butterflies for Release:
Michigan Native Butterfly Farm raises the following butterfly species for release throughout the United States. Please check to see which can be released in your state by visiting Association For Butterflies USDA-APHIS-PPQ Butterfly Environmental Release Decision Chart.
Monarch / Painted Lady / American Lady / Eastern Black Swallowtail / Mourning Cloak / Red Admiral
Pricing includes complimentary personalized glassine release envelopes.
The USDA limits the species of butterflies that can be shipped across state lines. However, within each state, any indigenous species raised by a butterfly breeder can be shipped for release. Please check with us for seasonal availability of Michigan species. See below for additional butterflies that can be released in Michigan.
Butterflies for Exhibits and Butterfly Houses:
Michigan Native Butterfly Farm supplies exhibits and butterfly houses throughout the United States. Please contact us for pricing and availability @ 734.347.0443.