Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant. The leaves of milkweed ...

The monarch butterfly is a beautiful and colorful creature, but it takes a while to reach that part of its adult life.

Do butterflies bite? Also, find out whether caterpillars can bite. Do Butterflies Bite? No, butterflies do not bite. Butterflies do not have teeth or pincers, so they are unable to bite. Yet, if ...

Maureen Dime’s magical garden in Del Mar has become a welcome spot for hundreds of monarch butterflies. Over the last 13 ...

Walton blames the use of herbicides and pesticides for the decline in the monarch butterflies. If cattle eat milkweed, it can ...

Despite some conservationists’ concerns, UC Davis researchers show that tropical milkweed has minimal impact on California monarch butterflies’ migratory patterns.

Description There are many species of Milkweed that grow in the Great Lakes region. The small five-​petalled flowers grow in ...

Butterfly weed’s standout orange flowers bloom from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds, native bees, and ...

As I crisscross the county this summer to share environmental experiences with students, I can’t help but notice all of the ...

You can also make your feeders more attractive by turning them into a fruit plate for visiting butterflies. Add pieces of ...