Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)

Brush-footed Butterflies include Monarchs, Emperors, Admirals, Tortoiseshells, and Fritillaries, and nearly 6000 other species.

Horticulture, Milkweeds (Asclepias), Monarch (Danaus plexippus)

Comparative Analysis: The Decline of the Monarch Butterfly and the Devastation of the U.S. Plains in the Context of Mass-Scale Farming Techniques

Abstract This article aims to draw parallels between the decline of the Monarch butterfly and the devastation of the U.S. plains, emphasizing the role of mass-scale farming techniques. Both instances provide telling narratives about human interactions with ecosystems and the unintended consequences of industrial agriculture. 1. Introduction The Monarch butterfly […]