Monarch vs. Painted Ladies Butterfly Release

Like I said, keep that attitude to yourself. I understand their are varied opinions, but my mind is made up. This is not helpful to me, it's just rude.

I have never seen one - but Monarchs are gorgeous. What is the price difference? (If that's okay to ask!)

The lowest I've seen painted ladies for was about 450 (I'm getting 250), monarchs was right around twice that I believe

I have only seen a monarch release at a wedding in person.

PSA: several guests were afraid of bugs/butterflies and screamed every time they fluttered near them.

I would say neither but I am terrified of butterflies..lol. But that's just me

But I did a quick google search and I would say that you should be fine with painted ladies, they show in pictures just fine!

Can you not use an endangered species at least?!

I've never seen a butterfly release done successfully. There was definitely no swarm of butterflies taking flight. They've always been lethargic and sort of take off one by one over the course of several minutes.

My sister did this years ago and they used monarch butterflies. They looked pretty awesome in the photos and they landed on the groom's nose before flying off.

I know you don't want to hear it but the consensus here is going to be don't do it. I'm absolutely terrified of butterflies and would probably just leave.

Monarchs are poisonous - so if they're near food enough to fall in...

Le sigh

OMG they are not endangered nor poisonous. They wouldn't be around food, and these are raised specifically for this purpose so you're not harming the species or the individual butterflies. If you want to get on your soapbox do yourself a favor and know the facts first, cuz you just make yourselves look dumb. And once again I said SPARE ME these comments, they only serve to spread negativity, not needed here.

Thank you FutureMrsForbes for the helpful post.

Didn't realize so many people were skiddish about them. Why are you afraid of them? They can't hurt you.

Thanks for the feedback.

Actually, they are poisonous - they have a toxin that's a defence mechanism and if someone eats them they can get sick.

Note I didn't tell you not to do it (although I am against it). I just pointed out Monarchs are poisonous. I guess you were not able to infer that I was suggesting the other butterfly.

Calm down.

They won't be anywhere near food anyway so not even a factor. My question stricty has to do with aesthetics and that's the only thing I want answers on

Monarch are indeed endangered. http://worldwildlife.org/species/monarch-butterfly

I'm also pretty afraid of butterflies, it's actually moths that I really don't like but I had some bad experiences as a kid that I think carried through to adulthood. I don't like flying insects in general lol! But I do think monarchs are pretty from a distance, so I'd probably go with those if it's in your budget. Painted Ladies remind me a little too much of moths haha!

Sigh. If you must, pick the ones you like more. Your'e right. They aren't endangered according to to IUCN. They are just way too plentiful (leading to environmental pollution)

How about raising your own from a science kit (it can be cheaper and fun, especially if you have kids in the family that can help).

Sorry im no help on this topic....I have an irrational fear of butterflies as well. Not sure why ive just always been scared of them ever since I was young.

Oh lord...People hate this stuff because of two things - they are not "awake" when you release them and they just splat on the ground in a heap and do not fly - or they fly at people and people go bananas trying to run away.

No they are not endangered as I said they are raised here. The farms that sell for weddings raise for that purpose so it's a non-issue