Tagging and releasing a male Monarch. 1 chrysalis left. #savingmonarchs #october #fall #monarchmigration #monarchbutterflies #monarchbutterfly #fblifestyle #migration #pollinators #insects #butterflies | Saving Monarchs

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 survive the cold winters of northern climates. Using environmental cues, the monarchs know when it is time to travel south for the winter. Monarchs use a combination of air currents and thermals to travel long distances. They can travel between 50-100 miles a day; it can take up to two months to com