Monarch Guide: Life Stages, Raising, Milkweed, Parasites 🪰 The Buginator

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Guide to Monarch Butterflies

Here are key differences between monarch eggs vs ladybug eggs.

Since 2008, My Monarch Guide has been a great resource for learning about monarch butterflies. And now My Monarch Guide ...
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Milkweed is probably best known as the sole host plant for monarch butterflies. But milkweed is also on the menu ...
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To raise monarch caterpillars at home, you'll need a few supplies. There are some great commercial options for rearing monarch ...
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If you've been learning about raising monarchs, you've probably heard of the monarch parasite: OE spores. In this article, you'll ...
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The tachinid fly is one of many beneficial insect predators in your garden. But they are also harmful to monarchs ...
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As you plant and cultivate milkweed, you'll find that there are some common problems. A healthy supply of milkweed leaves ...
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If you discovered a tiny cream-white egg on a milkweed leaf, then you have probably found a monarch butterfly egg ...
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What are those bugs in your milkweed garden? Are milkweed bugs 'good' or 'bad' bugs? Why are they only on ...
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How long does the metamorphosis from monarch egg to adult butterfly take? In this guide, you'll learn about the four ...
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Ladybug larva has often been confused as a harmful pest, especially when spotted on a milkweed plant. Sometimes the furry ...
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My caterpillar hasn't been moving. What's wrong? Is it dead? Should I move it to another leaf? Put something else ...
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This guide is a work in progress. Watch for many new articles and guides in the coming weeks.