Butterflies will only lay their eggs on milkweed ... After all, it is National Plant a Flower Day. Monarch caterpillars are ...

A monarch butterfly lays her eggs on a milkweed plant, which will provide food for the caterpillars. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted ...

The iconic monarch butterfly is declining across North America. You can help make a difference by providing the species with ...

These caterpillars exclusively feed on milkweed, and the flowers provide nectar for the adult butterflies. Look for off-white or faintly yellow colored monarch eggs on milkweed leaves. Follow the ...

Monarch butterflies depend on human intervention to thrive in the wild, as highlighted by the traveling exhibit "Monarchs and ...

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DESCRIPTION: The monarch is a ... from Mexico to Canada. Butterflies fly north from inland Mexico beginning in late February and following the progression of blooming milkweed as spring and summer ...

There are so many amazing and marvelous aspects in nature. Take the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) for example. This may be the most familiar and recognized butterfly in North America, yet I ...

I had a chance to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing and photographing clusters of wintering monarch butterflies. We had ...

The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one ...