What kind of buttlerfly is this - have 200 in yard

[Justin]

I have about 200 of these butterflys in my yard. they are everywhere. Are they a good kind, or do they wreck ****?

[me!]

Don't know but maybe you can sign up for a forum dedicated to butterflies. I an not kidding. there must be some forums out there that have this info for you.

[wanted]

Don't know but maybe you can sign up for a forum dedicated to butterflies. I an not kidding. there must be some forums out there that have this info for you.

Exactly.
Try google.ca, and search butterfly forums.

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[Jim123]

These are Painted Lady butterflies and they are being seen in record numbers on the prairies. Check out the following Globe and Mail story:

Butterfly invasion envelops Prairies

[Justin]

These are Painted Lady butterflies and they are being seen in record numbers on the prairies. Check out the following Globe and Mail story:

Butterfly invasion envelops Prairies

thanks