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Monarch Butterflies: the Panda Bears of Climate Change?

By |2020-09-01T11:38:33-05:00November 21st, 2012|climate change, Monarch Butterfly, Monarch Migration, Monarch Watch|

Will Monarch butterflies become the "poster species" of climate change? They're getting alot of press lately with their own 3-D IMAX film, a novel by Barbara Kingsolver, and companies like Southwest Airlines pouncing on PR opportunities that showcase the plight of the Monarch butterfly migration.

Could 2012 be the Worst Year in Monarch Butterfly Migration History?

By |2023-05-27T18:24:16-05:00September 17th, 2012|Butterfly Life Cycle, climate change, Drought, Milkweed, Monarch Butterfly, Monarch Migration, Monarch Watch|

A challenging year for the Monarch Butterfly migration gets even worse on the Llano River as dropped water tables and lack of or ill-timed rains kill the usual nectar sources that fuel the insects on the annual migration. Could this be the worst year in Monarch butterfly migration history?

Butterfly FAQ: How to Tag A Monarch Butterfly in Six Easy Steps

By |2020-09-01T11:43:32-05:00September 4th, 2012|Monarch Butterfly, Monarch Migration, Monarch Watch, San Antonio Museum Reach, Where to see butterflies|

Ever wonder how to tag a Monarch butterfly? Here's how to do it in six easy steps.

Illegal Logging “Stopped,” but Climate Change, Aerial Insecticides Spell Challenges for Monarch Butterflies

By |2023-05-28T16:46:29-05:00August 17th, 2012|Butterfly Life Cycle, climate change, Drought, Mexico, Monarch Butterfly, Monarch Migration|

Monarch butterflies get a break in Mexico as illegal logging seems to be under control. But in the U.S., they face drought, climate change, wildfires and now, aerial insect ides being sprayed in Dallas to combat West Nile virus carried by mosquitos.

Desperately Seeking Milkweed: Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars’ Voracious Appetites Create Milkweed Emergency

By |2020-09-01T11:49:06-05:00April 12th, 2012|Butterfly gardening, Butterfly Life Cycle, Milkweed, Monarch Butterfly|

Voracious Monarch butterfly caterpillars create milkweed emergencies throughout Texas. You can seek out pesticide free milkweed from local nurseries or better yet, GYO (grow your own).

San Antonio Museum Reach Milkweed Patch Becomes Official Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project Site

By |2020-09-01T11:51:51-05:00February 25th, 2012|Butterfly Life Cycle, Butterflybeat, climate change, Monarch Butterfly, Monarch caterpillar, Monarch Migration, San Antonio Museum Reach, San Antonio River Walk, Where to see butterflies|

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.

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