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Guide to Monarch Butterflies
In this guide, we’ll cover monarch life stages, milkweed (and milkweed bugs), parasites, tachinid flies, monarch butterfly supplies, and how to raise monarch caterpillars.
Here are key differences between monarch eggs vs ladybug eggs.
My Monarch Guide is Now Part of The Buginator
Since 2008, My Monarch Guide has been a great resource for learning about monarch butterflies. And now My Monarch Guide ...
What Eats Milkweed? 45 Pests & Pollinators (Butterflies, Bees, Deer)
Milkweed is probably best known as the sole host plant for monarch butterflies. But milkweed is also on the menu ...
Monarch Butterfly Supplies: 14 Basic Tools for Raising Monarchs at Home
To raise monarch caterpillars at home, you'll need a few supplies. There are some great commercial options for rearing monarch ...
OE Monarch Parasite Spore: Guide to Ophryocystis Elektroscirrha Bacteria
If you've been learning about raising monarchs, you've probably heard of the monarch parasite: OE spores. In this article, you'll ...
Tachinid Fly vs Monarch: 9 Things to Know (Eggs, Larvae)
The tachinid fly is one of many beneficial insect predators in your garden. But they are also harmful to monarchs ...
Milkweed Leaf Problems: 11 Common Pests, Diseases (Butterfly Garden)
As you plant and cultivate milkweed, you'll find that there are some common problems. A healthy supply of milkweed leaves ...
Raising Monarch Caterpillars to Butterflies: 17 Things to Know
If you discovered a tiny cream-white egg on a milkweed leaf, then you have probably found a monarch butterfly egg ...
Guide to Milkweed Bugs (2 Types) Good/Bad? Facts & Photos
What are those bugs in your milkweed garden? Are milkweed bugs 'good' or 'bad' bugs? Why are they only on ...
Monarch Life Cycle: 4 Stages / 5 Instars (Photos + Video)
How long does the metamorphosis from monarch egg to adult butterfly take? In this guide, you'll learn about the four ...
Monarch Eggs vs Ladybug Eggs: Photos (Larva, Risks, Milkweed)
Ladybug larva has often been confused as a harmful pest, especially when spotted on a milkweed plant. Sometimes the furry ...
Why is My Caterpillar Rolling Around? Or Not Moving? [Easy Answer]
My caterpillar hasn't been moving. What's wrong? Is it dead? Should I move it to another leaf? Put something else ...
This guide is a work in progress. Watch for many new articles and guides in the coming weeks.