The South American monarch and the North American monarch may have been one species at one time. Some researchers believe the southern monarch separated from the monarch's …

Oct 17, 2023 · 10 Amazing Facts About The Monarch Butterfly The monarch butterfly is the most beautiful and interesting creature in the insect world, and its migration is a source of …

Dec 4, 2025 · Monarch butterfly, member of the milkweed butterfly group known for its large size, its orange and black wings, and its long annual migrations. Monarchs are found primarily in …

May 19, 2025 · The North American monarch (Danaus plexippus) breeds in the U.S. and is one of three species of monarchs—“milkweed” butterflies—found worldwide in the brush-footed …

Milkweed and flowering plants are needed for monarch habitat. Adult monarchs feed on the nectar of many flowers, but they must have milkweed to breed and develop into a butterfly. Monarchs …

Learn facts about the monarch butterfly’s habitat, diet, life history, and more.

Monarch butterflies gather at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Angangueo, Mexico. The monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable and well studied butterflies on the...

Adult monarch butterflies possess two pairs of brilliant orange-red wings, featuring black veins and white spots along the edges. Males, who possess distinguishing black dots along the …

For a deeper dive into monarch biology and the issues impacting monarch populations, click below to watch a video on monarch butterfly biology and conservation.

While Monarch caterpillars only eat milkweed, adult Monarch butterflies visit at least 33 different species of flowers each year, including many asters and goldenrods.