Tejas Garden Stars March Meeting

Butterflies with Val Bugh

There is a lot more to butterflies than just pretty wings. These insects are a dynamic component of the ecosystem and offer people a manageable glimpse into the complex world of arthropods. This program covers the major groups of butterflies, their predators, behaviors, challenges, life cycle, and survival strategies.

Speaker Bio: Val Bugh is a local naturalist specializing in the arthropods of the Austin area, with interests in taxonomy and photography. She runs the Fauna Project at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, leads insect/wildflower discovery walks, teaches entomology and botany classes, provides insect/spider identifications, gives talks to local organizations, and is the author of pocket guides to “Butterflies of Central Texas,” “Spiders of Texas” and “Unusual Insects of Texas.” Website: http//www.austinbug.com/index.html

For more information about this event, please contact Jeanne Epstein at jagepstein@gmail.com. Garden club members and attendees for this meeting are welcomed to the Garden for free as part of the AAGC garden club activities.