Monarch Butterflies: What Do They Eat?
Monarch butterflies are known for their beauty and migratory patterns, but what do they eat? These insects feed primarily on nectar from a variety of flowering plants, such as milkweeds, asters, clovers, and goldenrod. In the larval stage, monarch caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves. Milkweed is a crucial food source for the caterpillars as […] More