Within four days of munching on the milkweed leaves ~ almost half of a test group of caterpillars had died. ?Monarchs are considered to be a flagship species for conservation,? said Cornell researcher Linda Raynor. ?This is a warning bell. ? Some insects that are not killed by GM foods ...
Showy Milkweed Butterflies are very attracted to Showy Milkweed, so they are a great addition to a butterfly garden. Scientific Name: Asclepias speciosa This perennial plant is also known as American Silkweed, prized for its unique-looking blooms. It produces spherical clusters of pink and ...
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