Monarch Butterfly is Not Protected by Government – Critter 42

We have talked about Monarch butterfly at previous post, in which their population have been decreasing in many places in the last several decades.

Fig 01- A Monarch Butterfly on the Mexican milkweed.

You may read the previous posts about Monarch butterfly:

- From Caterpillar to Monarch Butterfly – Critter 18 | Tanza Erlambang Update

- The Butterfly Milkweed Plants - Gardening and Hobby 31 | Tanza Erlambang Update

Actually, “the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)” has included Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) since July, 2022.

Sadly, no follow up, and this butterfly has not been protected by federal agency called as “Endangered Species Act (ESA),” established in 1973.

Fig 02- Two Monarch butterfly on the hand

Good news, as reported by California State Parks Foundation (2022: The Monarch Butterfly’s Path to Federal Protection) that the Monarch butterfly is in the process to get Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Fig 03- A Monarch butterfly on the flowers of Milkweed

Do you know status of Monarch butterfly in your areas?

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