I am going to do a butterfly release, it is decided so please spare me any comments against it. I HAVE done my research, it is not harmful to the butterflies, it's not an ecological or environmental issue where I live. (they are native and helpful to the area), they are allowed at my venue, and yes I know some die but I know the procedure for how to best have a successful one and it will work out well for my area/time of year and resources to keep them cool and warm the day of, etc.
SO all that said, let's get to the topic - so, there are two main options to release: the Monarchs or the Painted Ladies. Monarchs are bigger and more expensive, the Ladies are much smaller but more affordable.
My question is simply this, to those who have seen these before, which ones were they? I want to know if the Painted Ladies are big enough to have nice photos, good look flying, or if it really is worth it to pay the extra for the monarchs. (feel free to also suggest good place to purchase)
