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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monarch butterfly populations are shrinking at an alarming rate, which is why Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your help to ...