Mighty Monarch butterflies brave south winds, Hurricane Patricia to arrive in Mexico
Mighty Monarch butterfly migration braves strong winds, redirects, Hurricane Patricia to arrive in Mexico
2015 a banner year? Monarch butterfly migration heading our way
Monarch butterflies heading our way in what could be a banner year for the migrating insects
Late-but-Great Wildflowers to Greet Monarchs and other Pollinators
Wildflowers and milkweeds running late for migrating Monarchs and other pollinators. A late-but-banner wildflower season in store.
Queen, Monarch Caterpillars and Butterflies: How to Tell the Difference
Queen and Monarch butterflies look similar and use milkweed as a host plant. Here's some tips on how to tell the difference in the caterpillars, butterflies, even the chrysalises, as the continue to show up in South Texas this fall.
Happy Moth Week! Night Flying Butterflies Finally Get Some Respect
It's National Moth Week! The night flying critters are finally getting some respect. Moth Party, anyone?
Alamo, Texas, a Great Base for South Texas Sojourn of Bugs, Butterflies and Birds
For a fun nature getaway, check out Alamo, Texas. The small town sits in the center of the Rio Grande Valley and makes a perfect base for exploring the bird and butterfly hotspots of South Texas.
Banner Butterfly Year Caused by “Ecological Release” in Texas, says Monarch Watch Founder Dr. Chip Taylor
The Lone Star state and a perfect storm of weather circumstances get credit for the 2012 banner butterfly year, says Dr. Chip Taylor of Monarch Watch.
Want to Meet the Beetles? Better Hurry, Removal of Milkweed Beetles from San Antonio River’s Milkweed Patch Imminent
Beetlemania busts out at the San Antonio River Museum Reach Milkweed Patch. Harmless to humans, red-and-black milkweed beetles have overtaken the celebrated Milkweed Patch normally occupied by Monarch caterpillars and butterflies.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon Visits Monarch Butterfly Preserves in Michoacan
President Felipe Calderon of Mexico visited the Monarch butterfly [...]
San Antonio Museum Reach Milkweed Patch Becomes Official Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project Site
San Antonio's Milkweed Patch Becomes Latest Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project Site and First to be monitored in 2012, as Monarch Butterflies take up permanent residence in San Antonio.