The king of the butterflies!
This article delves into the significance of milkweed, the challenges with purchasing grown plants, and a guide to starting milkweed from seed.
Monarch caterpillars, like other insects, do not “sleep” in the same way mammals do. However, they do have periods of rest and inactivity.
An “instar” refers to the developmental stage of insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis, such as butterflies, between molts
Monarch butterflies are truly fascinating creatures with plenty of quirks to learn about.
Monarch butterflies are not directly poisonous to humans, but they contain toxic compounds called cardenolides or cardiac glycosides due to their larval consumption of Milkweed plants
A female Monarch butterfly can lay hundreds of eggs over her lifetime.
It’s shaped like a minuscule oval, and its surface gleams with a creamy white hue, reminiscent of a pearl.
Monarch butterflies are best known for their striking orange and black pattern. The orange color is bright and vivid, making them easily recognizable.