Louisiana offers numerous opportunities for novices as well as experienced butterfly watchers to witness the beauty of this beguiling creature. In the warm southern state flight season for butterflies can stretch from late February to early November, and its multiple habitats, from coastal prairies to piney woods can host species like the brightly colored and showy E. Tiger Swallowtail, Cloudless Sulphur, Little Yellow, Common Buckeye and Gulf Fritillary. Louisiana's numerous state and federally protected enclaves also offer access to more elusive species like the Silver-spotted Skipper,...