Climate warming reduces nectar quality in flowers, leaving migrating monarch butterflies with less energy to survive winter.

University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. University of Illinois Pollinatarium Director Leslie Deem. Tinthonia rotundifolia, Mexican sunflower. Monarch feeding on Tinthonia. I have ...

Q: Do I need a permit to use monarch butterflies for educational purposes? A: Yes, a Scientific Collecting Permit is required to handle wild monarchs in California, including for educational purposes.

This makes the colors easier to see and butterflies will be more likely to use them. Grouping different plant species together also lessens the distance that feeding butterflies have to fly. Group ...

Butterfly garden ideas include nectar and host plants, water access, and pest-minimising practices to attract and support ...