they are building up here for there fight

I've seen a fair amount this year. Monarchs aren't listed as being endangered or threatened by USFWS - yet. They are evaluating data (whatever that means). USFWS' next species listing is planned for 2024

I have spotted a good number of Monarchs this summer. I have a fair amount of Common Milkweed on the place too, so I can usually find a caterpillar if I search the weeds for them. I have a bunch of big tall White pines around my house, and in years past we would get Monarchs roosting in the upper branches during late summer/early fall. They clump up in bushel basket sized groups. It is really neat to watch. They show up about a half hour before sundown

I saw a group of about 2 dozen working over a patch of swamp milkweed about a week ago. I assume they were just feeding on the nectar and not laying eggs. This was on the edge of a big marsh off Lake Ontario. A lot of them cut across the NE corner of the lake and need to rest and refuel once they make it back to land

Seen only one Monarch here in Wausau , Wi. ( North central Wi.)

Not just Mexico ,Farmers here are really killing the environment to .

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about fifteen years ago, while working in Mexico, somewhere near Xilitla ,in Feb I think---- It looked like a blizzard except it was Monarchs instead of snowflakes, I didnt have a cellphone/camera always wished I could've got that on film.

Just saw a monarch butterfly, this morning.

Just saw 3 monarchs out on my butterfly bush when I was out getting a tomato for my supper.

Not to be harsh, but any insect which relies on a single genus of plant to thrive is as doomed as the dinosaurs.

Was very few come up here this spring because of last winter population crash, so even less going south.
Shall be down to a farm in the middle of the prairie where maybe a 1000 overnight each night to scope it out.

52carl they feed on several species of milkweed not just one.

We still have some butterflies here. Not sure on the exact number of Monarchs.

Just was out walking around the property........... Came across a small patch of milkweed so I looked through it. Found 3 Monarch caterpillars munching away. Are these things gonna pupate and hatch in time to make the migration ??? Seems awfully late, doesn't it ??

Hi Keith, hope you and Diane are well. I would disagree. I seen what seemed like millions in my youth and they have never rebounded since then. Populations among species do fluctuate but nothing like with Monarchs. I think it's not only habitat but pesticides, herbicides to grow more crops.

I think they'll make it. They spend about 2 weeks from birth to cocoon and then 2 weeks from cocoon to butterfly and they're on their way.

Well................... The 2 week forecast for here is still showing 70's and 80's, so.......

Hopefully they make the trip.

Anybody know if it is typical for them to be going through the cycle this late in the summer ??

OK. I will change my post to "single genus" of plant, but I still stand by my statement with all due respect, and with genuine sadness in their dire straits.

Not extinct yet.

was back in my woods on edge of swamp and saw lot of monarch yesterday more than ever