The adult Monarch Butterfly lives for 2-6 weeks unless it is one of the lucky to be born of the 4th generation in September/October of each year. The 4th generation Monarch will migrate south and live 6-8 months in Florida, the Texas coast and Mexico where they will hibernate for the winter. In February/March, the Monarch awakens, finds a mate and begins the flight northward to lay their eggs in milkweed plants and begin the cycle of life again. This is a shot of an adult Monarch in Rhode Island. I hope it is one of the lucky ones.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Butterflys Are Free
The adult Monarch Butterfly lives for 2-6 weeks unless it is one of the lucky to be born of the 4th generation in September/October of each year. The 4th generation Monarch will migrate south and live 6-8 months in Florida, the Texas coast and Mexico where they will hibernate for the winter. In February/March, the Monarch awakens, finds a mate and begins the flight northward to lay their eggs in milkweed plants and begin the cycle of life again. This is a shot of an adult Monarch in Rhode Island. I hope it is one of the lucky ones.
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