The Butterflies of the Southeast puzzle, officially Butterflies of Mid-Atlantic & the Southeast, by Rick Cech features 79 butterfly species. In short, it’s a colorful 550-piece jigsaw puzzle.
About the Artwork
Butterflies of every color fill this detailed design. Each species is one you might spot in a garden, field or forest across the region.
In addition, the states covered are listed on the puzzle, so it doubles as a field guide. As a result, it’s both beautiful and educational.
With 79 species to build, every butterfly becomes a small puzzle of its own.
Because each butterfly is labeled, you can learn the names as you build. For instance, look for familiar favorites like swallowtails and monarchs, and then find the rarer species. Similarly, the bright wings help you sort pieces quickly by color.
Where to Start
Start with the border, then build the largest and brightest butterflies, since it stands out right away. Next, work on the butterflies one row at a time. After that, piece together the smaller species and their labels. Finally, fill in the background, sorting those pieces by shade.
Butterflies of Mid-Atlantic & the Southeast Puzzle Puzzle Details
- Pieces: 550
- Finished size: 18″ x 24″
- Artist: Rick Cech
- Part number: 30518
- Made in the USA by Heritage Puzzle
A Butterflies of the Southeast Puzzle for Gardeners
Overall, at 550 pieces, it’s a satisfying puzzle for nature lovers. In addition, the bright wings make sorting fun.
For example, set it up in spring and try to spot the same species in your garden. Also, it’s a fun learning activity for kids.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for gardeners and butterfly watchers.
Framing Your Finished Puzzle
When you finish, the puzzle measures 18″ x 24″, a standard frame size. Then glue it, let it dry flat and frame it for a sunroom, classroom or office.
Explore More
Finally, see more puzzles by Rick Cech, or browse our Butterfly Puzzles and North Carolina Puzzles collections.
Kim –
This is a lovely puzzle! The details are such that it is challenging and beautiful. The edge was actually the hardest for me this time. Though I did find myself a few times trying to combine different butterflies into one until I made a little progress and found their differences; the orange butterflies are tricky!! 🙂 It took my siblings and I 4 days of random sittings to finish this puzzle sporadically during my nephew’s high school graduation and week of festivities. Love it! Thank you!