The monarch butterfly life cycle begins with a whirl of wings in the heat of the summer sun. As a female monarch sips nectar ...

The monarch butterfly is widely recognized and widely dispersed across North America and it's in trouble. Federal officials ...

The monarch butterfly is easily identified by its bold orange, black and white coloring. This fascinating insect goes through ...

Milkweed is abundant in local nurseries as monarch enthusiasts seek to increase the declining population and backyard ...

Understanding migration and overwintering behavior is crucial to conserving monarchs, a candidate for listing under the ...

Share articleTropical Milkweed is a popular ornamental plant featuring bright orange and yellow flowers. It is often planted ...

Every year, the Western monarch butterfly population undertakes an epic migration that spans 11 states in the region. About half that acreage is public land, but a new analysis has found that the ...

The group Monarchs Overwintering in the Southern States (MOVERS) — a partnership of universities, agencies and other ...

Overwintering grounds on the California coast and Mexico have been destroyed. Milkweed plants, which monarch larvae and caterpillars feed on, have been torn out for sidewalks, tennis courts and crops.