Short-lived
Monarchs only live for 2-6 weeks during the summer breeding season. Recent sightings of worn butterflies are a reminder that 1st generation monarchs are already reaching the end of their lives.

"Saw our female Monarch today sitting on one of our 80 Milkweed plants. Looking at her wings she appeared to be an older female."

Frank Hood     Mississauga, Ontario     June 17, 2014