Butterfly Bungalow Waystation
Welcome to the Bits4Bots Butterfly Bungalow Official Monarch Watch Waystation #571651
At Bits4Bots, we believe the best engineering is found in nature. The Butterfly Bungalow is our outdoor laboratory in Palm Bay, Florida, dedicated to the conservation and study of the Monarch butterfly.
The Mission: "A dedicated research and conservation habitat where we observe the biological engineering of the Monarch butterfly."
| Stage | Current Count | Notable Activity |
| Eggs | 12 | 5/9/2026 Counting complete for Monarch Watch census. |
| Caterpillars | 3 | Named residents currently on milkweed. |
| Chrysalis | 0 | Expected mid-to-late May. |
| Emerged | 1 | Female - Successfully released! (See 120fps video above). |
Here is a list of recommended items to start your butterfly garden or facilitate a butterfly lifecycle workshop. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. This incentive supports The Butterfly Bungalow Waystation. Our very 1st caterpillar arrived on a live milkweed plant from American Exchange.
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Arduino Basics
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