MONARCH BUTTERFLIES DINE ON MILKWEED

Like Monarch butterflies? I do. I see they are already migrating southward here in Kansas. Adults, ie. butterflies, lay their eggs on milkweed. When larvae hatch out they eat their egg shells and then dine on milkweed for about two weeks. Then larva pupate or move on to stage three in their metamorphosis.

You can help these delightful companions on mother earth by having a little milkweed in your yard, if you have one or have access to one.

Unfortunately the State of Kansas has declared milkweed a noxious weed. Tell that to the monarchs!