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I like seeing them stopping by my milkweeds and flying around them. There are not as many around as when I was young.
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I told my son about your comment, and he has a question for you: why do monarch butterflies like milkweed plants specifically?
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It seems that they lay eggs only on milkweed plants. The caterpillars use the sap and leaves, which I think contains some toxic materials. This could be why Monarch Butterflies have their orange and black motif. Bright colors on creatures usually mean they are poisonous.
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It’s great that you are doing your part to ensure the longevity n continued survival of these monarch butterflies!