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The Joy of Growing Milkweed and Monarch Butterflies

In a recent article in the New York Times Monarch Butterflies, I read about a fascinating new thing these crazy scientists have just done. They apparently have come

Common Milkweed Bug

Good Night 🌉 Good night I started writing to give you a regular photography post today by wishing you a good night. I hope everyone is well with the infinite mercy

Even Monarchs Needs Help Sometimes

I live in an area that witnesses monarch butterfly migration annually. The bright orange and black beauties travel from Mexico upwards towards Canada each spring,

[Eng /Esp] Already big the milkweed //Ya grande la lechosa

Hello friends of amazing nature, how are you? Thankful to God for allowing me to share with you. Today I will be talking to you about how this milky plant is growing.

The Evolution of a Monarch

My patch of narrowleaf milkweed often attracts monarch butterflies in the springtime. This year was abundant! The photo sequence attached shows the journey of one

I Love Monarchs!

It's monarch butterfly season in Southern California, as the migration moves northward. Thanks to generous rain and some groundclearing at home, there's pleanty

Milkweed and Monarchs - Helping Our Endangered Butterflies, But Properly!

The Monarch: Most of us know and love this butterfly for its pretty orange colors and its extensive migratory pattern, spanning all across the North American continent,

Flowers For Enjoyment And Health

Hi Everyone. It’s a joy to witness the awakening beauty of spring and summer flowers seen throughout the countrysides, towns and neighbour’s yards. The blue- bearded

Monarch (Not Swallowtail) On The Trail - Irresistible Flowers

My first attempt at naming a butterfly went terribly wrong. I called it a Monarch in the title when, in fact, it was a Swallowtail. This time I did some research

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Milkweed Nikon D5600 Milkweed 19.06.2019

Monarchs Like Crazy

Almost more monarchs than this milkweed can handle.

Monarch Caterpillars

Monarch Caterpillars at work munching away on their favorite snack Milkweed. My video is at DLive

Great Black Wasp on Swamp Milkweed

Native pollinator, Sphex pensylvanicus, and insect-predator, nectaring on swamp milkweed, Asclepias incarnata.

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Milkweed Bugs

These are milkweed bugs. I think they're kind of pretty. Unfortunately, they destroy milkweed seedpods. Milkweed is the main food source for Monarch butterflies.

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Ladybug Larvae Hatching In The Gardens on Milkweed

Life Cycle of the Ladybug These cute little creatures are adorable as an adult and are wonderful insect controllers. However, in mid-Spring they lay their eggs on