Function: Designed to hold a ripened banana for butterfly feeding. Design and materials: A copper vine with two clusters of red berries is shaped to hang the banana. Banana readiness: Very ripe bananas are recommended. A banana that is not ripe (brown or turning brown) does not fit well in the feeder, and fruit may shrink as it ripens. Placement and considerations: Fruit may attract a variety of other insects, so this feeder is used in a garden setting rather than on a porch, deck, or patio area. Benefits and performance: Provides a dedicated, visually appealing presentation that presents the banana for butterflies while keeping the fruit contained. Use scenarios: Garden feeding spot: Place near flowering plants to attract and support butterfly activity during peak nectar times. Wildlife garden display: Integrate into a butterflyfriendly landscape to diversify natural food sources. Outdoor habitat area: Install in open garden beds away from traffic living spaces to minimize nearby insect activity near the home.