Monarch Survival And Conservation: The Vital Role Of Milkweed Plants
Monarchs exclusively feed on milkweed plants, which contain essential nutrients their larvae require for growth and survival. Common milkweed species with high closeness ratings include Common Milkweed, Swamp Milkweed, and Butterfly Weed. Milkweed provides monarch larvae with protection from predators and parasites. The decline in monarch populations is attributed to habitat loss, pesticide use, and …
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