Providing beautiful blooms for monarchs not only adds to the beauty of your garden but helps support their population. Here ...

Researchers find that the white spots on the wings of monarch butterflies may help them fly farther. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on June 21, 2023.) Accessibility links ...

Monarch butterflies with more white spots on their mostly orange-and-black wings are more successful at long-distance migration. Some scientists think the spots may affect airflow around their wings.

The big white spots seen on the wings of migratory monarch butterflies may have evolved to help them fly more efficiently on their long, hot journeys By Corryn Wetzel 21 June 2023 ...

The plants bloom orange, pink or white flowers in the spring. During the fall they release seeds attached to wispy white stems that catch the wind. How can I track the monarch spring migration 2025?

Monarch Butterflies’ Signature White Spots May Help Them Fly These long-distance migrants could get a boost from their striking coloration, which may reduce drag by heating and cooling air unevenly.