There was time when California pipevine swallowtail butterfly species was once very close to extinction.
There was time when California pipevine swallowtail butterfly species was once very close to extinction. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)- It's been three years now, his butterfly home is thriving and he's not stopping yet! (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
- Once Wong built his butterfly paradise, he transported 20 caterpillars to it and let them grow. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
- Wong also discovered that butterflies feed only on one plant- the California pipevine. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
- The greenhouse has all the condition that is required for the growth of butterflies. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
- Wong has built a greenhouse for the butterflies in his backward. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
- Tim Wong single handedly repopulates rare butterfly species in his backyard. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
- But thanks to California Academy of Sciences aquatic biologist, Tim Wong, the butterfly species is repopulated again. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
There was time when California pipevine swallowtail butterfly species was once very close to extinction. (Photo: Instagram/ timtast1c)
There was time when California pipevine swallowtail butterfly species was once very close to extinction.
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