There are several possible causes for this decline, but it is generally believed that the use of pesticides has reduced the only plant they use to lay their eggs, the common milkweed. They lay their eggs for the next year’s generation on their northward migration. Once the eggs hatch, th...
You see, for such harmless looking animals, Monarch butterflies have a secret weapon. They eat lots of milkweed, a slightly poisonous plant. It's very tasty for butterflies, but not to their predators, so most other animals just leave them alone. Smart! 11. The biggest butterfly in the ...
Known as the most widespread butterfly on the planet, the Painted Lady is an expert migrator. While they look similar to a Monarch butterfly, their vein pattern is different, and they never follow aseasonal migratory pattern. Here are some more fun facts about this fantastic flyer. ...