Monarch Butterflies
Hibernation
Butterfly species adopt different hibernation patterns during their life cycle.
• Butterflies named 'Banded Hair Freak' hibernate in the form of an
• A species called Dapple White' accumulates
From larval stage.
• Slow metabolism can help them to sort out some problems in winter.
• A substance is produced in the blood which may function as
• There are few predators because they can only survive in
Weather.
Migration
• Monarch butterflies move to
• To avoid cold temperature, they migrate to the south in large groups.
• The survival skill can help them last for up to
during a long journey.
• Monarch butterflies fly in the daytime and stay in
During night.
• Researchers found out that they orient by flying along the
• They also follow the direction of the
for navigational aid.
• During migration, they mainly feed on flowers and cannot reproduce.
• Recently the annual arrival of the monarchs can be a good interest to
In the region.