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A feeder for butterflies, moths and birds. The feeder includes a top which can form a crawling insect guard for the feeder, and the feeder may be hung by a hanging ring. The feeder also includes a grid defining a first set of openings and a second set of openings. The first set of openings prevents

A feeder for butterflies, moths and birds. The feeder includes a top which can form a crawling insect guard for the feeder, and the feeder may be hung by a hanging ring. The feeder also includes a grid defining a first set of openings and a second set of openings. The first set of openings prevents access to food within the feeder by birds. The second set of openings allows such access. The feeder further includes a butterfly feeder core piece which may be positioned within the grid. The core piece has a base and a skewer upon which the food is threaded. The base has a rim that substantially covers the second set of openings when the core piece is positioned within the grid to prevent access to the food by birds. When the core piece is not used, birds may access food within the feeder. As such, the feeder is readily convertible between two configurations--one where birds may feed, another where they may not.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A convertible feeder comprising:a top;a grid connected to said top, said grid defining a plurality of openings including a first set of openings and a second set of openings, said first set of openings sized large enough to permit the ingress and egress of a butterfly or moth probos

[ I claim:] [1.] A convertible feeder comprising:a top;a grid connected to said top, said grid defining a plurality of openings including a first set of openings and a second set of openings, said first set of openings sized large enough to permit the ingress and egress of a butterfly or moth proboscis yet small enough to prevent the ingress and egress of mouth parts of a bird, said second set of openings sized large enough to permit the ingress and egress of the mouth parts of a bird;a removable and insertable butterfly feeder core component positionable within said grid and having a base with a peripheral rim that substantially covers said second set of openings, while leaving uncovered at least some of said first set of openings, when said core component is positioned within said grid; anda bottom connected to said grid.