Butterflies have compound eyes that can see 360 degrees around them at any time. Take your time and be patient if you want to catch a particular butterfly.
If you don’t want the butterfly to get away, cup your other hand over it while you walk around. Keep the hand the butterfly is on still while you slowly put your other hand over it. Leave a small hole so the butterfly has air.
Be careful not to squeeze the butterfly’s body or else it will die. Don’t touch the butterfly’s wings if you don’t have to. The scales on its wings could get damaged.
Butterflies taste with their feet, so hold your hand under them to get them in your hand. Alternatively, you can hold a piece of sweet fruit, such as watermelon or banana, to attract a butterfly. Don’t add any coloring to your sugar water.
Some butterflies can be found on certain plants. For example, Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on the milkweed plant so they can commonly be found there. Try wearing bright clothing as well
