In North America there are over 90 species of milkweed, four of which are native to Québec. Are monarch butterfly females more attracted by certain milkweed species when it comes to laying their eggs? Researchers conducted two experiments to answer that question. by André-Philippe Drapeau Picard, Mission Monarch coordinator To read this article, please visit… Continue reading What’s the monarch’s favorite milkweed?
Month: February 2019
The monarchs have left
Faithful to instinct, the monarchs have hit the road for Mexico. The autumn migration is a great adventure, but one that only an estimated half of the butterflies survive. And with climate change, the challenge they face is even greater… by André-Philippe Drapeau Picard, Mission Monarch coordinator To read this article, please visit the Space for… Continue reading The monarchs have left