Butterflies use their proboscis to eat. This is a straw-like tube that coils up when they're not using it. They use the proboscis to sip nectar, juice, and water.
While the right flowers are a butterflies number one choice, they also love to eat fruit! Juicy fruits like oranges and mushy, ripe bananas are an absolute favourite!
There are so many options for you to include in your garden to attract butterflies but here are some of our favourites for you to try in your habitat garden!
Zig-zag vine
Native finger lime
Richmond birdwing butterfly vine
Native mulberry
Lemon myrtle
Kangaroo grass
Wilga
Brush senna
Native current
Aniseed myrtle
Cinnamon myrtle
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