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Monarch
butterflies are found in meadows, roadsides, and
sandy areas of North America where milkweed plants
grow. The larvae, or caterpillars, of this
insect feed on the milkweed. Eventually they
undergo metamorphosis, changing into butterflies. Butterflies'
colors come from tiny scales which cover the wings;
colors may aid them in species recognition and camouflage,
or by warning away predators. The monarch is most
famous for its annual migration in which millions
of individuals travel south, some for thousands
of miles. Butterflies pollinate plants as they
feed on nectar. |
