Monarch butterflies are important culturally and ecologically across North America. Generations have watched in wonder as yellow-and-black striped caterpillars ... much more slowly than the average ...

Look for off-white or faintly yellow colored monarch eggs on milkweed leaves. Follow the stages of the monarch butterfly life cycle. Native flowers are best, when possible. Seek out goldenrod ...

Monarch butterflies are important culturally and ecologically across North America. Generations have watched in wonder as yellow-and-black striped caterpillars ... much more slowly than the average ...