The Monarch is North America's most recognized butterfly, famous for its annual migration of up to 3,000 miles between Canadian breeding grounds and overwintering forests in Mexico. Milkweed is its sole larval host plant.
Best time to see a Monarch Butterfly
The best time to see a Monarch Butterfly is June–September, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 361,797 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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