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Today’s update. Our statice are now about to host some cocoons. But the reducing supply of leaves on the swan plants seem to have convinced some of the larger caterpillars to do the right thing. And some caterpillars from our decoy plants have already got the message, 2 new cocoons, and one more happening now.
#BloomScrolling

An update on our #MonarchButterfly #caterpillars which are providing a lot of entertainment this Easter.

These photos were taken over the course of two hours.

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#Climatechange could threaten monarch mass migration
#Mexico’s suitable #monarchbutterfly overwintering habitat could shift south as climate changes in decades to come, researchers report in PLOS #Climate. That could lengthen an already arduous journey and increase the energy required to make the trip. That extra distance might push some individuals to stay in Mexico instead of continuing north, says Carolina Ureta, biologist at National Autonomous University of Mexico.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/monarch-butterfly-migration-climate
Climate change could threaten monarch mass migration

Suitable milkweed habitat in Mexico may shift south, fracturing existing migration routes and possibly pushing some butterflies to stay put.

Science News

Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/mexico-monarch-butterfly-population-increases

#nature #wildlife #monarchbutterfly

Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species

The insects covered its largest area since 2018, despite threats from habitat loss, climate crisis and pesticides

The Guardian
How your smartphone could help unlock the mystery of the monarch butterfly's migration from Mexico
A total of 160 monarchs across Mexico’s six butterfly sanctuaries have been tagged with new transmitters that will provide the most detailed look to date at the first leg of the the insects' migration back north.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/monarch-butterfly-mexico-migration-tracking-smartphone-9.7126224?cmp=rss

Busy B's

Butterfly on BottleBrush, Bee Hovering nearby, Blue sky behind...

A busy photo, I suppose, too.

#Fenfotos #nature #photography #butterfly #MonarchButterfly #NaturePhotography #bottlebrush

Added to _Flickr_ "Nature" album, accessible (free):
https://flic.kr/aHsjHHQKce

monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) perches on a Lantana camera 'Fireworks' in the garden August 2024 #lantana #flowers #garden #pollinators #butterfly #monarch #monarchbutterfly #insect #insects #photography #cvvhrn

#MonarchButterfly #migration #radio #Blu #BluMorphoTags

This is the link to Monarch Watch Director Kristen Baum's blog post about the radio-tagged monarchs:

monarchwatch.org/blog/2026/02/…

Monarchs on the Move! - Monarch Watch Blog

It has been an interesting week if you have been following the BlūMorpho tagged monarchs at the overwintering sanctuaries in Mexico!

Monarch Watch Blog