Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state except Alaska, so nearly everyone has seen a monarch flutter by on a warm day.

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Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it's carried out

Researchers are seeking help from the public in finding monarch butterflies that are overwintering in Southern states instead of migrating. It's not clear why so many stay behind.

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Why are monarch butterflies hanging out in the southern U.S.?

Monarch caterpillars and a mature butterfly. NCTC Creative Imagery/USFWS/FlickrMonarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state except Alaska, so nearly everyone has seen a monarch flutter by on a warm day.  During their incredible yearly migration, monarchs travel each fall to a few forested area…

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Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out

After years of warnings from conservationists and environmentalists that monarch butterfly populations are shrinking, U.S. wildlife officials have decided to grant the insects federal protections.  By the end of next year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will have added the butterfly to the threatened species list under the Endangered Species Act.  Monarch butterflies used to be abundant across North America, but over the years, the species h…

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Monarch Butterflies Are Now A Threatened Species, Edging Them Closer Than Ever To Extinction

On December 12, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the “Service”) published notice in the Federal Register of a proposed rule to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”). The proposed rule designates proposed critical habitat for the monarch in California and includes an ESA section 4(d) rule. Monarchs are native to North America, and the proposed listing has the potential to complicate E…

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U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List the Monarch Butterfly as Threatened, Seeks Comments on Developing a Final Rule

The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Tuesday to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies after years of warnings from environmentalists that populations are shrinking and the beloved pollinator may not survive the climate crisis. Officials plans to add the butterfly to the threatened species list by the end of next year […]

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Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for the monarch butterfly and encourages the public to be part of its recovery. Monarch butterflies have proven to be “remarkably resilient” when given the chance. Public domain/Wikimedia Commons According to a statement from the Service, public input is sought on a proposal to list the species as threatened with species-specific protections and flexibilities to encourage conservation un…

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Feds look to place monarch butterfly under Endangered Species Act - The Times-Independent

SF Gate reported Last year, the mottled orange, black and white wings of 26,000 western monarch butterflies blanketed the forested grove of Ellwood Mesa in Goleta as the species embarked on its annual migration to Central California to escape the chill of winter. But in recent months, the swarms of easily recognized insects have been markedly absent — an indication of a trend revealing their numbers are “severely down” across the state, accordin…

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Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America.
They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as
mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S. state except Alaska, so
nearly everyone has seen a ...

Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it's carried out

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