The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will launch phased enhancement works in Luís de Camões Garden (賈梅士公園) starting today to develop the Macau peninsula’s first “butterfly-friendly garden”. The project is scheduled for completion next month, according to an IAM statement on Friday.
The statement noted that through introducing a diverse variety of butterfly-attracting flora and upgrading the ecological environment, a natural green corridor suitable for butterfly habitat, foraging, and breeding will be established on the peninsula.
The enhancement project focuses on cultivating a natural habitat for butterflies through the introduction of attractive plant species tailored to the local climate, the statement said, adding that these plants will support butterflies across all stages of their lifecycle from egg to adult by providing both nectar-rich flowers for adult feeding and host plants for larvae, such as blood-flower milkweed, firespike, blue plumbago, and buddleia.
The statement added that through multi-layered planting arrangements, the layout aims to encourage butterflies to linger while boosting pollinator diversity and strengthening ecological connectivity across the area. Once complete, visitors strolling through the park will have enhanced opportunities to observe butterflies fluttering among the blooms.
During the execution phase through next month, the bureau pointed out that specific sections of the park will be cordoned off. Visitors should pay close attention to onsite warning signs, refrain from entering restricted construction zones, and prioritise personal safety.
This undated handout photo provided by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) on Friday shows a butterfly feeding on nectar.
