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The monarch butterfly or simply monarch (Danaus plexippus) is a milkweed butterfly (subfamily Danainae) in the family Nymphalidae. [6] Other common names, depending on region, include milkweed , common tiger , wanderer , and black-veined brown . [ 7 ]
A Monarch Butterfly at the Morton Arboretum A time-lapse of a bike ride on the west side. The arboretum was established on December 14, 1922, by Joy Morton, founder of the Morton Salt Company. [13] Morton's father, Julius Sterling Morton, had founded Arbor Day.
A butterfly house, conservatory, or lepidopterarium is a facility which is specifically intended for the breeding and display of butterflies with an emphasis on education. They may also be used to support local populations through butterfly release. Some butterfly houses also feature other insects and arthropods. Butterfly houses are owned and ...
The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through an amazing life cycle consisting of four stages: egg, larvae, pupa ...
Monarch butterflies cling together for warmth and protection on the branches of a eucalyptus tree near Trancas Canyon Road in Malibu in January 2022. (Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times)
Good morning, Chicago. On a suburban street with smooth lawns and trimmed bushes, Martha Chiplis’ yard stands out. It’s not just the wildflowers: purple wild petunia, golden lanceleaf ...
A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) feeding on butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa).Monarch populations have been declining in abundance due to loss of habitat in the United States and deforestation at overwintering grounds in Mexico.
The Monarch Grove Sanctuary is an urban nature preserve in Pacific Grove, California. It protects the monarch butterflies that winter in Pacific Grove arriving in October. It is maintained by a volunteer crew. [2] About 12–16,000 butterflies stayed at the sanctuary during the 2022-23 winter, making it the fourth largest of its type in ...