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Butterfly FAQ: Pros and Cons of Tropical Milkweed and What to do with a Winter Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar or Chrysalis

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Monika Maeckle

Butterfly FAQs today: What to do with late season Monarch caterpillars you find this winter? And, some thoughts on the pros and cons of Tropical milkweed, that hearty, ubiquitous Monarch butterfly host plant. Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Winter Monarch Butterflies are Reproducing at the Museum Reach Milkweed Patch on the San Antonio River Walk

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Monika Maeckle

Winter Monarch butterflies are hooking up on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River Walk. University of Minnesota graduate student Kelly Nail visits to monitor their progress at our favorite public milkweed patch. Continue reading →

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Butterfly FAQ: Is Relocating a Monarch Chrysalis OK? Yes, and Here’s Tips On How to Handle Them With Care

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Monika Maeckle

Butterfly FAQ: Is it OK to relocate a Monarch chrysalis after its formed? Answer: Yes, and here’s some tips on what to keep in mind when you do. Continue reading →

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How to Raise Butterflies-to-Be: Rearing Caterpillars the Topic at Monday’s Austin Butterfly Forum

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Monika Maeckle

Ever wonder about the best way to raise caterpillars at home for fun?  I do, and experiment all the time–with mixed success.  That’s why I’m so looking forward to the Austin Butterfly Forum’s “How to Raise Caterpillars” meeting on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Gardening Good for Your Health AND for the Butterflies

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Monika Maeckle

Gardening shown to be good for your health according to Aggie study. Butterflies benefit, too, when gardeners apply themselves to providing host plants. Continue reading →

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Monarch Butterfly Population in Michoacan Doubles Since Last Year, But Threat Continues

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Monika Maeckle

Monarch Butterflies rebound in Michoacan, Mexico, doubling their numbers in the past year, but still subject to threat Continue reading →

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The Butterfly Life Cycle in a Weekend: Eggs Harvested, Chrysalises Made, and an Eastern Swallowtail Emerges

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Monika Maeckle

The Butterfly Life Cycle in a Weekend at the Texas Butterfly Ranch: Eggs, Chrysalis and a Hatch Continue reading →

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