Monarch Migration News: August 1, 2016
By Elizabeth Howard

The magnificent migratory generation is developing now. Watch for the 1st signs of fall migration in mid-August. Get ready to track the trip to Mexico!

Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar on Milkweed

"I'm so glad the Monarchs made it here again this year," said Jan Scott of Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Photo by DeVaughn Squire.

 
News: Here Comes the Migratory Generation
The first members of the migratory generation will emerge in the north by mid-month. These butterflies are the great-great-grandchildren of the monarchs that left Mexico last spring. They have a long and challenging life ahead: they will migrate to Mexico this fall, survive the winter, and return in spring 2017 to begin the breeding season anew.

Monarch numbers reach their peak by fall migration. At no other time of year is the population larger. Monarchs produce four generations during the typical breeding season and the population grows with each new generation.

Report All Sightings
When you see a monarch, we want to know. Please report your sightings of monarch adults, eggs and larvae. Start now — and continue to report until you see your last monarchs of the season. Fall migration is about to begin!

Monarch Butterfly

Population Reaching Peak
Darlene Elliott

 
What to Report
When you see a monarch, we want to know.
 
Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Monarch Butterfly Annual Cycle Monarch Butterfly Calender Wheel for Generations
Life Cycle Annual Cycle Count Generations
 
Report Your Sightings
What to Report to Track Fall Migration Monarch Butterfly: Adult Sighted Monarch Butterfly: Egg or Larva Sighted
What to Report Adult Butterflies
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Eggs and Larvae
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Monarch Butterfly Migration Map: Fall Roosts, Fall 2016 Monarch Butterfly Migration Map: Peak Migration Fall 2016 How You Can Help
Fall Roosts
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Peak Migration
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Next Update August 25, 2016