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Butterflies are declining worldwide at an alarming rate. The Eastern Monarch butterflies were recorded at 59% less than last year’s counts, bringing us back to similar numbers in 2013-2014. This
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These butterflies inhabit a variety of habitats, including deserts, warm or arid lowlands, and roadsides. The Funereal Duskywing butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) is commonly found in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico,
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“Wings of Change” organization educates the community about the significant role of butterflies in various aspects, including fire safety, drought tolerance, and health. Their butterfly of the month is the Common Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia). They migrate thousands of miles using cues like the sun and magnetic fields. These butterflies have distinctive looks, and they rely on certain plants like False Foxglove, Monkey Flower, and Yellow Toadflax for survival. They’re known for migrating to the Southern U.S. and Mexico to escape colder months, showcasing their phenomenal adaptation abilities.
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Butterfly of the Month – October 2023 Behold the West Coast Lady Butterfly This winged wonder calls Western North America home, flitting around from the sunny southern shores of British
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Sonoran Blue Butterfly (Philotes Sonorensis) Wings of Change Butterfly of the Month, July 2023 Learn The Sonoran Blue Butterfly and hostplant Dudleya. Â The Sonoran Blue Butterfly (Philotes Sonorensis) is a
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Cabbage White (Pieris rapae): Wings of Change butterfly of the month May 2023 Learn The Cabbage White Butterfly is a friend, not a foe. It is one of the most
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Butterfly of the Month February 2023 Join Wings of Change to learn more about our Butterfly of the Month, the Western Giant Swallowtail. This is a recording of the class
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By Isis Howard and Emma Pelton on 31. January 2023 from the Xerces Blog additions by Wings of Change The Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count launched in 1997, by the Xerces
Orange Sulphur (Colias-eurytheme): Wings of Change butterfly of the month January 2023 Learn Have you ever encountered a gorgeous, orange-colored butterfly with white spots on its wings? If you’ve ever
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