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Does a monarch butterfly live in Illions?
Monarch butterflies do live in Illinois. While they migrate and winter in Mexico, they also live in prairie states. This is due to the milkweed plant which Monarchs use to lay their eggs and feed on.
Why did Illinois pick the monarch butterfly as their state butterfly?
In 1974 a third-grader from Decatur suggested that the monarch butterfly become the state insect. Schoolchildren lobbied for the monarch butterfly and the General Assembly passed a bill making it official in 1975. The monarch feeds on the nectar of milkweed during their migration. Monarch butterflies are found in Illinois from May to October. They migrate south in the winter to central Mexico, and then return in the spring. Monarchs lay eggs on milkweed plants.
Which kinds of butterflies are found in the field?
There are many types of butterflies that can be found in fields. They include Monarch butterflies, Painted Lady butterfly, Red Admiral butterfly, Summer Azure butterfly, and the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.
How did the Monarch Butterfly evolve?
It is believed that the Monarch Butterfly originally evolved in South America and then was split into different subspecies. Others believe it evolved in the "New World". Fossils of butterflies have been found that are believed to be 35 million years old. However, the Monarch and other milkweed butterflies aren't represented in the fossil records. This means there is no record of exactly where the Monarch butterflies evolved from.
Do monarch butterflies carry a disease?
No, but they are hosts to certain protozoans, such as Ophryocystis elektroscirrha , which affects only butterflies. The monarch has a species defense against predators, which are toxic glycosides found in some parts of its body -- these are unpalatable to predators.
Where are monarch butterflies located?
mainly in North America, but found all over the world exept Antarctica
Is the monarch butterfly native to Canada?
Monarch butterflies can be found throughout southern Canada, all over the mainland United States, and as far south as the Caribbean
Where does the monarch butterfly live?
There are two different types of monarch. A monarch can be a king or queen of a country (or territory)/ the sovereign head of state; in which case their traditional residence would be a castle. Or, Monarch can refer to the Monarch Butterfly. Monarch Butterflies are fairly cosmopolitan in distribution and are found on most temperate continents, although are found in large numbers in north and central America. They would traditionally live in open areas, meadows and lightly wooded areas.
Are monarch butterflies in NC?
Yes, monarch butterflies can be found in North Carolina, especially during their migration seasons in the fall and spring. They typically pass through the state as they travel between their breeding grounds in the northern U.S. and Canada and their wintering sites in Mexico. North Carolina also hosts milkweed plants, which are essential for monarch caterpillars, making it a suitable environment for their life cycle.
What kind of butterflies are found in fields?
Most kinds of butterflies can be found in fields, but the most-well known is the Monarch which is easily-identified by its orange and black-veined wings (the females having darker veins). The Monarch can be found in a wide range of habitats such as fields, meadows, prairie remnants, urban and suburban parks, gardens, trees, and roadsides. It overwinters in conifer groves. For more information, see related links, below.
Where do monarch butterflies stay in the winter?
There is one that we discovered in our house in Caledon Dec 7. maybe it will go into cocoon stage since it found a warm place to hang out.
How many states do monarch butterflies live in?
Monarch butterflies are found across North America, living in all 48 contiguous states of the U.S. during their migration. They primarily inhabit areas with milkweed, which is essential for their reproduction. In addition to the U.S., they also range into parts of Canada and Mexico, particularly during their migration to wintering sites.
