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Monarch butterflies still visiting Mexican sunflowers in Illinois
Original: We're still seeing an occasional monarch on our Mexican sunflowers. # butterfly # butterflies # Lepidoptera # sunflower
A nature observer in Illinois reports that monarch butterflies are still occasionally visiting Mexican sunflowers in their yard, sharing photographs of the sightings. The post includes conservation-themed tags calling for saving the monarch, whose North American population has declined due to habitat loss, making late-season sightings a welcome sign for butterfly enthusiasts.
Why now: Monarch populations are in decline, so sightings and conservation appeals resonate with nature and wildlife communities.
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Evidence
- We're still seeing an occasional monarch on our Mexican sunflowers. # butterfly # butterflies # Lepidoptera # sunflower # Illinois # nature # photography # SaveTheMonarch · backyardecology · 7
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