{"id":7239,"date":"2024-01-14T06:20:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T10:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/blog-butterflies-bonaire\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T07:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:50:20","slug":"blog-butterflies-bonaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-butterflies-bonaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Butterflies on Bonaire"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle img{margin-left:12px}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li{text-align:right}html[dir=\"rtl\"] .wpml-language-switcher-block .wpml-ls-dropdown ul li.wp-block-navigation-submenu ul.isHorizontal li a img{margin-left:12px}.wpml-language-switcher-block{display:flex;box-sizing:border-box;width:100% 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You can admire them in flower-filled garden. During a <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">hike <\/mark><\/a>in nature, you will also encounter beautiful butterflies. In this blog, we will introduce seven common butterflies, ranging from large to small. We will conclude with the island&#8217;s largest butterfly, the Black Witch Moth. This rare appearance frightens some residents of Bonaire!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bde8f0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<br><\/mark><\/strong><br>Thank you for your interest in our beautiful island in the Caribbean! We love sharing our passion for Bonaire with everyone \u2014 locals, visitors, and of course, with our guests during <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Our tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Curious how we do that? You can find all the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/about-us\/about-us-sharing-island-love\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#20a5be\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sharing Island Love<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>.<br><br>With Island Love,<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Bas-Jessica.png\" alt=\"Bas &amp; Jessica\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During our tours, we pay close attention to the colorful nature of Bonaire. We certainly take the time to appreciate the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/category\/birds-on-bonaire\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">birds <\/mark><\/a>and butterflies we come across.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/birdwatching-tour\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-lover-sticker.webp\" alt=\"Call to action button, stating &quot;Our Birdwatching Tours&quot; &quot;Join a Birdwatching Tour!&quot; with a picture of two kissing hummingbirds.\" class=\"wp-image-10792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-lover-sticker.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CTA-birdwatching-hummingbirds-lover-sticker-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>1. The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monarch-butterfly.webp\" alt=\"The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is a large orange butterfly with black edges and white spots, commonly found on Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monarch-butterfly.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monarch-butterfly-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Monarch-butterfly-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Monarch Butterfly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t miss the Monarch Butterfly (<em>Monarka <\/em>in Papiamentu) if you stay on Bonaire during the winter months. This nearly 10-centimeter (4-inch) orange butterfly is abundant on the island, even in the heart of Kralendijk. The monarch butterfly is world-famous for its unique migration behavior. In the photo blog dedicated to this photogenic butterfly, you can learn everything about it, including the beautiful caterpillar and the stunning chrysalis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>2. The Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gulf-fritillary.webp\" alt=\"The Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) is an orange butterfly commonly found on Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gulf-fritillary.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gulf-fritillary-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gulf-fritillary-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Gulf Fritillary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gulf Fritillary (<em>Barbul\u00e8t\u00e8 Ora\u00f1o<\/em> in Papiamentu) is often spotted near passionflowers. This orange butterfly, prevalent on Bonaire, is also referred to as the <em>Passion Butterfly<\/em>. The females grow to about 7 centimeters (3 inch), while the males are slightly smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These butterflies have an interesting defense mechanism against predators. If caught by a bird or even feeling threatened, the butterfly releases a strongly scented substance. Birds prefer to leave this stinker alone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>3. The <strong>Danaid eggfly<\/strong><\/strong><\/mark> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>(Hypolimnas misippus)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mimic-Hypolimnas-misippus.webp\" alt=\"The Danaid eggfly (Hypolimnas misippus) is a black and orange butterfly with white spots that is found on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-11401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mimic-Hypolimnas-misippus.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mimic-Hypolimnas-misippus-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Mimic-Hypolimnas-misippus-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Danaid eggfly (m)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The appearance of the male and female Danaid eggfly (<em>barbul\u00e8t\u00e8 di seru<\/em> in Papiamentu) differs significantly. If you see a black butterfly with white spots fluttering on Bonaire, it&#8217;s a male Danaid eggfly. On the underside, the butterfly is orange. The female is also orange, with a black edge and white details. These butterflies are about 7 centimeters in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These butterflies are not only found in South and North America but also in Africa, Asia, and Australia! They are incredibly strong flyers, having crossed several oceans. On Bonaire, they are mainly seen in the hills, such as on<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-scenic-drive-north-bonaire\/#Seru_Largu_12\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Seru Largu<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-washington-slagbaai-national-park\/#The_Brandaris\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Brandaris<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. The best chance to spot them is in the early months of the rainy season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>4. The Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cloudless-sulphur.webp\" alt=\"The Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae) is a yellow butterfly commonly found on Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cloudless-sulphur.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cloudless-sulphur-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cloudless-sulphur-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Cloudless Sulphur (m)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cloudless Sulphur (<em>Barbul\u00e8t\u00e8 Hel<\/em> in Papiamentu) is frequently observed. This remarkably yellow butterfly enjoys visiting the gardens of Bonaire because it is particularly fond of Bougainvillea, lantana, and Hibiscus flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sulphur grows to about 6 centimeters (2.5 inch) and is distinguished from other yellow butterflies by brown spots on its wings. The female also has a dark edge along the upper wings.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>5. The Guayacan Sulphur (Kricogonia lyside)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Guayacan-sulphur.webp\" alt=\"The Guayacan Sulphur (Kricogonia lyside) is a white and yellow butterfly commonly found on Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Guayacan-sulphur.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Guayacan-sulphur-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Guayacan-sulphur-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Guayacan Sulphur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving on to the smaller butterflies, the Guayacan Sulphur (<em>Hel di Wayaka<\/em> in Papiamentu) measures only 4.5 centimeters (2 inches). This white butterfly with a striking yellow wing base is also prevalent in the gardens of Bonaire. Even in the midst of the dry season when many butterflies have disappeared, these flutter about merrily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>6. The Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiery-skipper.webp\" alt=\"The Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) is a small orange-brown butterfly commonly found on Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiery-skipper.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiery-skipper-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Fiery-skipper-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Fiery Skipper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fiery Skipper, (<em>Kabes Diki Vlandam<\/em> in Papiamentu), is a small orange-brown butterfly. With a size of only 2.5 centimeters (1 inch), it can easily go unnoticed. This Skipper holds its wings in a distinctly triangular shape, folding its hindwings flat. It is suspected that the butterfly adopts this posture to better absorb sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>7. The Hanno Blue (Hemiargus Hanno)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hanno-blue.webp\" alt=\"The Hanno Blue (Hemiargus Hanno) is a small blue butterfly (skipper) commonly found on Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hanno-blue.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hanno-blue-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hanno-blue-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Hanno Blue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hanno Blue (<em>Blou Komun<\/em> in Papiamentu) also is a skipper. It closely resembles the European Common Blue. This blue butterfly is only 2 centimeters (less than 1 inch) in size and belongs to the smallest butterflies on Bonaire. On the underside, the Hanno Blue displays a beautiful pattern of spots and eyespots. Like the Guayacan Sulphur, you can encounter this butterfly even in the driest months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/gems-of-the-east\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CTA-Gems-East.webp\" alt=\"CTA-button stating: &quot;Away from the crowds&quot; about the Gems of the East tour with HopiBonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-10997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CTA-Gems-East.webp 771w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/CTA-Gems-East-480x560.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 771px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The Black Witch (Ascalapha odorata)<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-witch.webp\" alt=\"The Black Witch Moth or Butterfly (Ascalapha odorata) is a large black butterfly found on Bonaire, Aruba, and Cura\u00e7ao.\" class=\"wp-image-7227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-witch.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-witch-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Black-witch-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A unique appearance: The Black Witch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearly 15 centimeters (6 inch) large dark brown to black Black Witch (<em>Barbul\u00e8t\u00e8 di Morto<\/em> in Papiamentu) is an impressive sight. Unlike the previously mentioned butterflies, you won&#8217;t encounter this moth as easily. Typically, the Black Witch is seen on Bonaire only when the first rains of the rainy season have just fallen. The caterpillar feeds on the leaves of the candle bush, a local shrub with beautiful yellow flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Black Witch is mainly seen in houses and on porches on the island. At night, they are attracted to the lights in the houses. During the day, the moth seeks a shady spot to spend the day. Unfortunately, with its appearance, this moth frightens the residents of many houses. The <a href=\"https:\/\/morethanadodo.com\/2014\/10\/27\/morbid-moths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">story<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> <\/mark>goes that the Black Witch announces the impending death of one of the residents. To avert this fate, this beautiful butterfly is all too often killed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other cultures, the Black Witch is welcomed with love. In Hawaii, it is believed that the moth is the soul of a deceased loved one coming to say goodbye. In the Bahamas, the moth supposedly heralds prosperity. In Texas, people rush to buy a lottery ticket when a Black Witch takes position above the door. Supposedly, you would win the lottery for sure&#8230; We at HopiBonaire also associate the Black Witch with prosperity. What luck if such a beautiful creature decides to spend a day in your house. And no, we are still very much alive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>A Tour with HopiBonaire<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blowhole-Washikemba.webp\" alt=\"During your tour with HopiBonaire, you'll visit the most remote places, like this blowhole on the east coast of Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-7231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blowhole-Washikemba.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blowhole-Washikemba-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blowhole-Washikemba-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discover the most beautiful places in Bonaire with us!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you eager to explore the most remote and beautiful places in Bonaire? During a tour with HopiBonaire, you&#8217;re away from the crowds! Since you&#8217;re only traveling with your own party, a tour with us is a personal experience. The guide is flexible and takes the time you need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All tours can be tailored to your preferences, and we also offer fully <a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/customized-tour\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">customized tours<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>. Are you interested in such an adventure? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/our-tours\/\" style=\"color:#00576a;background-color:#5dc0c9\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Discover our tours<\/mark><\/strong><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">!<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#5dc0c9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Read more?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/the-mangrove-of-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the next blog in the series Nature in Bonaire. Stay curious....\" class=\"wp-image-15278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Stay-Curious-Nature-in-Bonaire-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/nature-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Nature in Bonaire. Birds, butterflies, turtles... Read about them in our nature blogs.\" class=\"wp-image-15270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Nature-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-monarch-butterfly-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the photoblog about the monarch butterfly: a richly illustrated blog about a remarkable transformation.\" class=\"wp-image-15246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Monarch-Butterfly-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-colorful-birds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Colorful-Birds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about the colorful birds of Bonaire. Get to know the islands's most vibrant birds.\" class=\"wp-image-15208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Colorful-Birds-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Colorful-Birds-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Colorful-Birds-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-the-kibrahacha-awakens\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Kibrahacha-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the photoblog about the kibrahacha tree: The Kibrahacha Awakens. A richly illustrated blog about a tree that colors the landscape.\" class=\"wp-image-15232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Kibrahacha-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Kibrahacha-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Kibrahacha-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/photoblog-hummingbirds-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Hummingbirds-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the photoblog about the hummingbirds of Bonaire, a richly illustrated blog about these unique little birds.\" class=\"wp-image-15230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Hummingbirds-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Hummingbirds-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Hummingbirds-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/blog-east-coast-bonaire-washikemba-bolivia-onima\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog about your visit to the East Coast of Bonaire. Leave the beaten path: discover Bonaire's rugged east coast.\" class=\"wp-image-15210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-East-Coast-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/discovering-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Discovering Bonaire. Explore every nook and cranny of versatile Bonaire!\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Discovering-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/hiking-on-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Hiking on Bonaire. All hikes and tips about hiking on Bonaire.\" class=\"wp-image-15266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Hiking-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/vacation-in-bonaire\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the blog series Vacation in Bonaire. Reas our blogs about Bonaire as your vacation destination.\" class=\"wp-image-15274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Series-Vacation-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/en\/offroad-tours\/blog\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"179\" src=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp\" alt=\"CTA button to the HopiBonaire blog overview: View all blogs on our clear and convenient blog page.\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-1024x179.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-980x172.webp 980w, https:\/\/hopibonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Thumb-blog-EN-Blog-Overview-480x84.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Bonaire is in bloom during the rainy season, you can enjoy various colorful butterflies. 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