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Three symbols have been adopted that were proposed by students; the Appaloosa became the state horse in 1992 following a proposal from sixth-graders from Eagle, Idaho, and in 1992 elementary school students in Boise introduced the monarch butterfly as the state insect.
State insects are designated by 48 individual states of the fifty United States. Some states have more than one designated insect, or have multiple categories (e.g., state insect and state butterfly, etc.). Iowa and Michigan are the two states without a designated state insect.
The Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) was adopted as the state insect by the state legislature in 1992. Early settlers to North America from Europe, particularily those from Holland and England, named the butterfly ‘Monarch,’ after King William, Prince of Orange, stateholder of Holland and later named King of England.
Monarch butterflies have made their mark on Idaho as the official State Insect. Idaho is one of 11 western states that contribute to the western monarch population. Most western monarchs migrate to hundreds of small, wooded groves along the California coast to overwinter.
Official state symbols, emblems, and icons of Idaho - places to see in Idaho - landmarks, parks, historic markers, cities and towns - learn the culture and history of Idaho!
The Monarch Butterfly, recognized as the official state insect of Idaho, is a symbol of beauty, transformation, and conservation. These iconic insects are known for their striking orange and black wings and their incredible long-distance migrations.
Among these state emblems are multiple official state animals. This article introduces you to the six diverse creatures that are the state animals of Idaho. These include a state amphibian, state bird, state fish, state insect, state raptor, and even a state horse.
For teachers, students, and citizen scientists to learn about the beautiful monarch butterfly, state insect of Idaho, including migration, feeding peculiarities, and lifecycle.
In 1992, the Idaho State Legislature adopted the Western Monarch Butterfly as the state’s official insect. It’s one of 11 states that have designated the beautiful orange and black butterfly as its insect. Not only are they pretty, but they are also incredible migrators.
Idaho’s state insect returns home soon, but it’s in trouble. Here’s why you should care. If everything in nature goes to plan, it won’t be long before hundreds of thousands of monarch...