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Monarch butterflies thriving this summer
Original: Monarch butterflies have been doing well this summer. # butterflies # nature # biology # biodiversity # lepidoptera # in
Monarch butterflies are reported to have had a good summer, with observations suggesting the iconic pollinators are doing well this season. The news offers a rare positive note for a species whose North American populations have faced long-term decline from habitat loss and milkweed scarcity, making any strong seasonal showing welcome among nature watchers.
Why now: Good news about a beloved but declining species draws attention from nature and conservation communities.
Evidence
- Monarch butterflies have been doing well this summer. # butterflies # nature # biology # biodiversity # lepidoptera # insects # entomology # pollinators # flowers # garden # gardens # naturephotography # butterfly # butterflyphotography # insectphotography · richard_a_lent@ecoevo.social · 226
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