Males in Milkweed
Male monarchs know that the milkweed patch is the best place to find a female for mating. They remain in one place longer than females do, says Dr. Karen Oberhauser.

"We rarely recapture females in the same locations in which we release them. However, we recapture about 15-20% of the males if we go back to the same area one to four days later. This suggests that females are leaving the areas, while many males remain longer in the same location. Females cover more area in their lifetime, probably in pursuit of milkweed."

Darlene Elliott