When you get the GC, you will get a popup screen informing you of your new star child. You do have to do something to get him. Read the spolier page that Kami posted below your original post. Once you get him, the butterflies will come back.

Or PM me, and I will send you the info.

Ok, I figured it out (even if I didn't intend to!). Got the GC AND the butterflies. Thanks for your help guys!

Ok, so I've upgraded EVERYTHING there is to upgrade, solved all the puzzles and had someone explore the cave. Am I now done with the game or can the villagers move to another part of the island?

See this post on What Now?

I cant get my last 2 puzzles, and the game's been going for two days. I've got my GC, plenty of healthy multi masters, and all the other puzzles done. I cant get the butterflies(?) and the flower with the stars around it.
Otherwise this game rocks!

Zola, see the spoiler thread link. It is in the second post of this thread. That will help u out.

Thank you.
What about if Ive changed clothes on a villager (F6) but want to go back? -It runs thru a finite number of costumes, then stops.

Can't change back. You are stuck with what you got. All you can do is go forwards with the clothes. Sorry!

Warren, where exact is that spoiler discussion? I use the flat mode to view messages -- grew up on it, prefer it, and prefer not to read via threaded mode. If possible, if you could provide a link, my villagers will bake you a berry pie.

Hmmmm....can I have that pie?

You can get everything from hints to spoilers in the Virtual Villagers Guide.