Monitor overwintering monarchs
How to monitor monarchs during winter months in the southeastern U.S.
Targeted states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas
Report monarch adults sighted
What? Number of adult monarchs observed during one 15-minute time period
When? November to March
How often? Once a week from the same location if monarchs are present
Photos: Please upload one photograph for each report submitted
Comments: Were the monarchs flying, nectaring? If so, from what flowers? Were they basking or resting in the sun? Which trees or bushes were they using?
Report monarch eggs
What? Monarch eggs observed from one location. You do not need to count the eggs, as presence alone will tell us if breeding is occurring
When? From November to March
How often? Once a week from the same location if eggs are present
Photos: Please upload one photograph for each report submitted
Comments: What species of milkweed did you observe the monarch egg on?
Report monarch larva
What? Monarch larvae observed from one location. You do not need to count larvae, as presence alone will tell us if breeding is occurring
When? From November to March
How often? Once a week from the same location if larvae are present
Photos: Please upload one photograph for each report submitted
Comments: What species of milkweed did you observe the monarch egg on?