Monarch caterpillars are primarily herbivores and feed almost exclusively on milkweed plants.
Activities
La Gran Migración de las Hadas Monarca
Cada año, menos mariposas hacían el viaje a la reunión. Murmullos de preocupación se esparcieron entre las hadas sobre el menguante número de sus queridas Monarcas.
The Great Migration of the Monarch Fairies
Each year, fewer and fewer butterflies would make the journey to the gathering. Whispered worries spread among the fairy folk about the dwindling numbers of their beloved Monarchs.
Maine Native Milkweed
In Maine, there are several native milkweed species. Johnny shares some of the most common ones.
What Are Butterfly Nectar Plants?
Butterfly nectar plants are plants that produce nectar, which attracts and feeds adult butterflies.
Making Butterfly Nectar: A Recipe and Comparison with Hummingbird Nectar
By providing a supplementary source of nectar, you can attract more of these beautiful creatures to your garden and ensure they have a reliable food source during periods of scarcity.
Do Butterflies Need Nectar?
Here’s the answer to the question, “Do Butterflies Need Nectar?”
“Domesticated” vs. “Naturalized” Plants
In summary, while both terms relate to human influence on plant species, “naturalized” refers to non-native plants that have successfully established themselves in a new environment, whereas “domesticated” refers to plants that have been intentionally bred by humans for specific traits over generations.