Every fall Monarch Butterflies by the thousands migrate through North Texas on their way the high mountain fir forests of central Mexico. I noticed my first one of the season early this morning, while walking through Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in Plano. Then I noticed another and another. The migration is definitely on. Its a
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Monarch Butterfly caterpillars feeding on Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa). Observation Details County – Denton City – Carrollton Date – July 20, 2009 Time of Day – Dusk Temperature – Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) Weather – Clear Habitat – Residential – Single Family Type of Behavior – Feeding Gender – Uncertain Maturity – Larva Observer – Paul Brown
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I came across this odd arrangement of wildlife during a walk through the woods. I found this Monarch Caterpillar crawling across the face of a flat stone. There was a leaf nearby with a number of insect eggs attached to it. These may be Monarch Butterfly eggs, but I am not certain. I took a
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The Monarch Butterfly’s fall migration is in full swing by early fall in North Texas. Coincidentally, the timing of the migration overlaps with the holding of the annual State Fair of Texas. With this in mind, the officials at Fair Park make sure there are plenty of butterfly friendly flowers in the park’s landscaping. The
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