A few observers in Texas continued to report butterflies of the overwintering generation this week. During May, sightings will become fewer and fewer in the south, as temperatures climb and milkweed senesces. Monarchs will leave the south and move into their northern habitat to find suitable breeding conditions.

Faded male monarch on Brazilian vervain. Hung around the garden all day."
— Melanie Schuchart of McKinney, TX

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