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    Monarch Butterflies: What Do They Eat?

    what do monarch butterflies 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