They dance through day and into night,
Monarch (Danaus plexippus)
The king of the butterflies!
Wisconsin Milkweed Species
Turns out, while it doesn’t make cheese, and it’s not a weed, Milkweed is a favorite among Monarch Butterflies and can be found all across Wisconsin’s pastures, prairies, and forests.
Symbolism of the Monarch Butterfly
The Monarch butterfly is rich in symbolism and has been associated with various meanings across different cultures and contexts.
No Milkweed Plants, No Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies lay eggs only on Milkweed plants. Baby caterpillars hatch and eat only Milkweed. The Milkweed helps them grow. When they are big, they turn into butterflies. Then they lay eggs on Milkweed too. It keeps going like this. No Milkweed, no Monarchs. Buy Milkweed Now:
How Long Does a Monarch Butterfly Live?
The lifespan of a Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) varies depending on the generation and time of year.
Butterfly Heavyweight Champion Showdown: The Monarch vs. The Viceroy
In one corner, wearing its orange and black, the reigning champion, the Monarch Butterfly! And in the other corner, the spunky up-and-comer wearing a strikingly similar ensemble, the Viceroy Butterfly!
Monarch Butterfly Haiku
1. Veil of orange, gold, Journeying under the sun, Monarch’s flight unfolds. 2. Milkweed’s sweet embrace, Caterpillar’s feast begins, Life’s thread interlaced. 3. Chrysalis whispers, In stillness, transformation, New life delivers. 4. Wings touch sky and bloom, Monarchs, nature’s poetry, Dance in summer’s room.
Is the Monarch Butterfly Endangered?
The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) has been determined to be a “candidate to be listed as Endangered” by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Species Status Assessment (SSA) Framework.