Citizen scientists are called on to help with tagging monarch butterflies and find out why their numbers are dropping.
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Many common insects seem to disappear during autumn and winter – but they are still around. Making your garden a good winter habitat can help these vital pollinators survive and thrive.
Butterflies are important pollinators. To find out how predators affect butterfly populations and diversity, butterfly decoys were used.
Isotope mapping reveals information about a monarch butterfly’s point of origin. Using strontium isotopes helps pinpoint more precise locations.
Raising monarch butterflies is a popular hobby, but concerns have been raised about its contribution to population decline. Research shows that monarchs raised in captivity are still able to join the migration.
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