The king of the butterflies!
As we approach the end of summer, the Monarch butterfly population has shown an interesting trend across the nation. The latest data reveals intriguing patterns, suggesting a potential shift in the Monarch’s usual migratory behavior. Leading the Pack: Vermont and Maine Topping the charts for Monarch sightings this month are […]
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.