The monarch is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration as birds do. Unlike other butterflies that can overwinter as larvae, pupae, or even as adults in some species, monarchs cannot …

Monarch butterfly migration is the phenomenon, mainly across North America, where the monarch subspecies Danaus plexippus plexippus migrates each autumn to overwintering sites near the west …

The monarch's migration is driven by seasonal changes. Daylength and temperature changes influence the movement of the monarch. In all the world, no butterflies migrate like the monarchs of North …

Jan 16, 2026 · Monarch butterfly, member of the milkweed butterfly group known for its large size, its orange and black wings, and its long annual migrations. Monarchs are found primarily in North, …

Apr 23, 2025 · Explore the incredible journey of the monarch butterfly, the threats it faces, and how you can help protect its migration.

We hope you enjoy this interactive map which shows the amazing migrations of monarch butterflies. You can see where they fly, the urgent threats they are facing, and how your support is expanding …

4 days ago · A monarch butterfly wearing a Cellular Tracking Technologies’ transmitter, which tracks its migration pattern in real-time. This winter’s annual Western Monarch Count was the third lowest on …

These, and many other local monitoring programs, are vital sources of information about the state of the monarch migration and population in varying locations. Learn more about tracking the monarch …

Dec 1, 2025 · Help us track wildlife migrations and seasonal change across North America for Monarch Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and more!

Jan 30, 2026 · Monarchs on the move A University of Miami biologist and a Princeton University researcher are among the first to utilize tiny sensors that allow scientists to track the migration of …