9 must-see butterflies that call Israel home
As butterfly season flitters in, here’s a look at some of the Holy Land’s most iconic flutterbugs.
As butterfly season flitters in, here’s a look at some of the Holy Land’s most iconic flutterbugs.
KKL-JNF and butterfly enthusiasts have united to preserve a rare and protected butterfly species found in Begin Forest near Jerusalem.
Birds aren’t the only creatures that favor this lush nature reserve for their migration stopovers.
Butterfly experts say climate change and use of pesticides have contributed to a crisis that may lead the species to disappear altogether.
Israel’s top butterfly expert was visiting the Museum of Natural History when he discovered a mysterious box from pre-state Israel.
Butterflies originating in the Arabian Peninsula make their way to Europe via Israel, and visitors can see them this weekend at Hula Lake Park.
Hilary Tisch Biodiversity Exhibit and Butterfly House at Tisch Family Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem houses 15 species of tropical butterflies.
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Israel’s location on a continental crossroads and its diverse climate conditions make it a hotspot for 110 species of the one insect everyone loves.
Painted lady butterflies cover Israel’s skies on their migration from the Arabian Peninsula to Europe.