Things You'll Need
- Plastic tub
- Sheet of paper
- Box
- Twig
- Muslin
- Elastic band
- Sugar
- Pan
- Spoon
- Cotton balls
- Dish
Instructions
Put the plastic tub over the butterfly and slide a piece of paper underneath to move it.
Transfer the butterfly to a cardboard or plastic box. Add a twig for the butterfly to perch on. Position a piece of muslin over the top of the box and secure with a large elastic band.
Measure one part plain white sugar and four to nine parts water into a pan. Heat gently on the stove. Stir continuously until all the sugar dissolves. Allow the mixture, which is artificial nectar, to cool.
Soak a cotton ball in the sugar solution. Squeeze slightly so the ball doesn't drip.
Place the cotton ball in a little dish and set in the butterfly box.